theorize
gb/θˈiɚˌaɪz/ us/θˈiɚˌaɪz/
C1
Engleză
feltételez, elméletet felállít, teoretizál, elméletet alkot
VERB
C1
1
feltételez
B2
Tipar de utilizare:
theorize that [clause]; theorize about [something]
Police theorized that the fire started in the kitchen.
A rendőrség feltételezte, hogy a tűz a konyhában keletkezett.
Some experts theorize that the change was caused by warmer ocean temperatures.
Egyes szakértők feltételezik, hogy a változást az óceánok magasabb hőmérséklete okozta.
Fans spent weeks theorizing about the ending of the series.
Exemple pentru cursanți
Scientists theorize that the planet once had water.
A tudósok feltételezik, hogy a bolygón egykor víz volt.
We can only theorize about what happened.
Csak feltételezni tudjuk, mi történt.
Greșeală frecventă:
Use “theorize that” before a full clause, not “theorize about that” when giving the explanation directly.
Sens
form a possible explanation
Colocații
theorize that
|theorize about
|scientists theorize
|researchers theorize
|widely theorized
|long theorized
|theorize why
|theorize how
Sinonime
speculate (suggests less certainty and often less evidence)
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hypothesize (more scientific or methodical)
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conjecture (more formal and often based on incomplete evidence)
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propose (emphasizes putting forward an idea for consideration)
Antonime
prove (establishes something as true rather than suggesting it as possible)
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disprove (shows that an explanation is false)
Teme
thinking
|research
|discussion
Definiție
to think of a possible reason or explanation for something
To form or suggest an explanation for something, especially when the facts are not yet certain.
VERB
C1
FORMAL
2
teoretizál
C1
Tipar de utilizare:
theorize about [a subject]; theorize on [a subject]
The book theorizes about the relationship between power and language.
A könyv a hatalom és a nyelv kapcsolatáról fogalmaz meg elméleteket.
Sociologists have long theorized on the role of institutions in shaping behavior.
A szociológusok régóta teoretizálnak arról, milyen szerepet játszanak az intézmények a viselkedés alakításában.
Rather than simply describing the data, the article tries to theorize the process behind it.
Exemple pentru cursanți
The course teaches students to theorize about culture.
A kurzus arra tanítja a hallgatókat, hogy a kultúráról teoretizáljanak.
He likes to theorize, but she prefers practical work.
Ő szeret teoretizálni, de a társa inkább a gyakorlati munkát kedveli.
Greșeală frecventă:
This use is more academic; in everyday situations, “think about” or “come up with ideas about” may sound more natural.
Sens
develop abstract theories
Colocații
theorize about society
|theorize about language
|theorize on art
|theorize from evidence
|theorize in abstract terms
|academics theorize
|philosophers theorize
Sinonime
conceptualize (emphasizes forming an abstract idea or framework)
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analyze (broader; focuses on examining something carefully)
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model (often means represent a system formally or mathematically)
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philosophize (more reflective or speculative, sometimes less practical)
Antonime
practice (emphasizes doing rather than developing ideas)
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observe (focuses on noticing facts rather than building theories)
Teme
academia
|philosophy
|science
|analysis
Definiție
to think and write about a subject using general ideas or theories
To create, discuss, or analyze theories about a subject in an abstract or systematic way.
Gramatică
Forma de dicționar
theorize
IPA
GB/θˈiɚˌaɪz/
US/θˈiɚˌaɪz/
Silabe și accent
the - or - ize (3 silabe)
Stress on 1st syllable (the)
Forme ale cuvântului
Verb
- Base: theorize
- 3rd Person Singular: theorizes
- Present Participle: theorizing
- Past: theorized
Expresii
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