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hypothesize
OXFORD DICTIONARY
hypothesize, v. (also -ise)
1 intr. frame a hypothesis.
2 tr. assume a hypothesis.
1 intr. frame a hypothesis.
2 tr. assume a hypothesis.
Derivative
hypothesist n. hypothesizer n.
THESAURUS
hypothesize
analyze, apply reason, deduce, entertain a theory, espouse a theory, generalize, have a theory, infer, intellectualize, logicalize, logicize, philosophize, provide a rationale, rationalize, reason, speculate, syllogize, synthesize, theorize, use reasonFor further exploring for "hypothesize" in Webster Dictionary Online