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philosophize
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phi·los·o·phize  (f-ls-fz)
v. phi·los·o·phized, phi·los·o·phiz·ing, phi·los·o·phiz·es
v.intr.
1. To speculate in a philosophical manner.
2. To set forth or express a moralistic, often superficial philosophy.
v.tr.
To consider (a matter) from a philosophical standpoint.
phi·loso·phizer n.
philosophize, philosophise [fɪˈlɒsəˌfaɪz]
vb
1. (intr) to make philosophical pronouncements and speculations
2. (tr) to explain philosophically
philosophization , philosophisation n
philosophizer , philosophiser n
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Verb1.philosophize - reason philosophically
philosophise
cerebrate, cogitate, think - use or exercise the mind or one's power of reason in order to make inferences, decisions, or arrive at a solution or judgments; "I've been thinking all day and getting nowhere"
Translations
philosophize [fɪˈlɒsəfaɪz] VI → filosofar
philosophize [fɪˈlɒsəfaɪz] philosophise (British) vi → philosopher
to philosophize about sth → philosopher sur qch
philosophize
vi → philosophieren (→ about, on über +acc)
philosophize [fɪˈlɒsəˌfaɪz] vi to philosophize (about or on) → filosofare (su)
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