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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 or -phise
Verb
[-phizing, -phized] or -phising, -phised to discuss in a philosophical manner
philosophizer
-phiser n
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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 [fɪˈlɔsəfaɪz] philosopher vi → philosophieren


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Oh, it is well to philosophize a little, Dick; it does no harm.
Five Weeks in a Balloon by Verne, Jules View in context
"Ah, you philosophize," replied Villefort, after a moment's silence, during which, like a wrestler who encounters a powerful opponent, he took breath; "well, sir, really, if, like you, I had nothing else to do, I should seek a more amusing occupation.
The Count of Monte Cristo by Dumas, Alexandre View in context
I agree, my master, that 'tis better to philosophize and poetize, to blow the flame in the furnace, or to receive it from carry cats on a shield.
Notre-Dame de Paris by Hugo, Victor View in context
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