英語

theorize

gb/θˈiɚˌaɪz/ us/θˈiɚˌaɪz/
C1 英語
語義
0件の語義
動詞 C1 action
1

form a possible explanation

to think of a possible reason or explanation for something

用法パターン: theorize that [clause]; theorize about [something]
よくある間違い:
Use “theorize that” before a full clause, not “theorize about that” when giving the explanation directly.
類義語
speculate (suggests less certainty and often less evidence) | hypothesize (more scientific or methodical) | conjecture (more formal and often based on incomplete evidence) | propose (emphasizes putting forward an idea for consideration)
対義語
prove (establishes something as true rather than suggesting it as possible) | disprove (shows that an explanation is false)
コロケーション
theorize that |theorize about |scientists theorize |researchers theorize |widely theorized |long theorized |theorize why |theorize how
テーマ
thinking |research |discussion
例文
  • Police theorized that the fire started in the kitchen.
  • Some experts theorize that the change was caused by warmer ocean temperatures.
  • Fans spent weeks theorizing about the ending of the series.
学習者向け例文
  • Scientists theorize that the planet once had water.
  • We can only theorize about what happened.
動詞 formal C1 action
2

develop abstract theories

to think and write about a subject using general ideas or theories

用法パターン: theorize about [a subject]; theorize on [a subject]
よくある間違い:
This use is more academic; in everyday situations, “think about” or “come up with ideas about” may sound more natural.
類義語
conceptualize (emphasizes forming an abstract idea or framework) | analyze (broader; focuses on examining something carefully) | model (often means represent a system formally or mathematically) | philosophize (more reflective or speculative, sometimes less practical)
対義語
practice (emphasizes doing rather than developing ideas) | observe (focuses on noticing facts rather than building theories)
コロケーション
theorize about society |theorize about language |theorize on art |theorize from evidence |theorize in abstract terms |academics theorize |philosophers theorize
テーマ
academia |philosophy |science |analysis
例文
  • The book theorizes about the relationship between power and language.
  • Sociologists have long theorized on the role of institutions in shaping behavior.
  • Rather than simply describing the data, the article tries to theorize the process behind it.
学習者向け例文
  • The course teaches students to theorize about culture.
  • He likes to theorize, but she prefers practical work.
文法
辞書形
theorize
IPA
GB/θˈiɚˌaɪz/
US/θˈiɚˌaɪz/
音節・強勢
the - or - ize (3音節)
Stress on 1st syllable (the)
活用形
Verb
  • Base: theorize
  • 3rd Person Singular: theorizes
  • Present Participle: theorizing
  • Past: theorized
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