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hypothesize
verb hy·poth·e·size \-ˌsīz\
: to suggest (an idea or theory) : to make or suggest (a hypothesis)
hy·poth·e·sizedhy·poth·e·siz·ing
Full Definition of HYPOTHESIZE
intransitive verb
: to make a hypothesis
transitive verb
: to adopt as a hypothesis
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First Known Use of HYPOTHESIZE
1738
Related to HYPOTHESIZE
- Synonyms
- hypothecate, assume, postulate, premise, presume, presuppose, say, suppose
Rhymes with HYPOTHESIZE
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