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THEORISE Synonyms

There are 14 synonyms of the word theorise. (exact relations)
There are 2 hypernyms of the word theorise. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for THEORISE

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conjecture
nounn
noun

• a hypothesis that has been formed by speculating or conjecturing (usually with little hard evidence)

• a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence

• reasoning that involves the formation of conclusions from incomplete evidence

verb

• to believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds

hypothesize
verbv
verb

• to believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds

speculate
verbv
verb

• to believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds

• talk over conjecturally, or review in an idle or casual way and with an element of doubt or without sufficient reason to reach a conclusion

• reflect deeply on a subject

• invest at a risk

suppose
verbv
verb

• express a supposition

• expect, believe, or suppose

• to believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds

• take for granted or as a given; suppose beforehand

• require as a necessary antecedent or precondition

assume
verbv
verb

• take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof

• take on titles, offices, duties, responsibilities

• take on a certain form, attribute, or aspect

• take on as one's own the expenses or debts of another person

• occupy or take on

• seize and take control without authority and possibly with force; take as one's right or possession

• make a pretence of

• take up someone's soul into heaven

• put clothing on one's body

believe
verbv
verb

• accept as true; take to be true

• judge or regard; look upon; judge

• be confident about something

• follow a credo; have a faith; be a believer

• credit with veracity

imagine
verbv
verb

• form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case

• expect, believe, or suppose

posit
verbv
noun

• (logic) a proposition that is accepted as true in order to provide a basis for logical reasoning

verb

• put (something somewhere) firmly

• put before

• take as a given; assume as a postulate or axiom

postulate
verb, nounv, n
noun

• (logic) a proposition that is accepted as true in order to provide a basis for logical reasoning

verb

• maintain or assert

• take as a given; assume as a postulate or axiom

• require as useful, just, or proper

propose
verb, nounv, n
verb

• make a proposal, declare a plan for something

• present for consideration, examination, criticism, etc.

• propose or intend

• put forward; nominate for appointment to an office or for an honor or position

• ask (someone) to marry you

suggest
verbv
verb

• make a proposal, declare a plan for something

• drop a hint; intimate by a hint

• imply as a possibility

• call to mind

hypothecate
verbv
verb

• pledge without delivery or title of possession

• to believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds

hypothesise
verbv
verb

• to believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds

theorize
verbv
verb

• to believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds

• construct a theory about

• form or construct theories

Best Hypernyms For THEORISE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for theorise, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (2)
anticipate expect

Alternatives for CONJECTURE

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