theorise
Translation
to theorize, to speculate
Examples
Scientists theorise about the origin of the universe.
Scientists theorize about the origin of the universe.
She theorised that the company would fail.
She theorized that the company would fail.
Grammar Patterns
((about sth.)) to form ideas about (sth.) Scientists theorize about the origin of the universe.
((that ...)) to suggest that (sth. is true) She theorized that the company would fail.
Similar Words
Synonyms: speculate, hypothesize, conjecture
Etymology
From 'theory' + '-ise' (a verb-forming suffix, spelled '-ize' in American English).
Memory Tips
To create a 'theory'. The '-ise' spelling is characteristic of British English, while '-ize' is standard in American English.