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philosophise

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phi⋅los⋅o⋅phize

  [fi-los-uh-fahyz]
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–verb (used without object), -phized, -phiz⋅ing.
1. to speculate or theorize, usually in a superficial or imprecise manner.
2. to think or reason as a philosopher.
Also, especially British, phi⋅los⋅o⋅phise.

Origin:
1585–95; philosoph(y) + -ize

Related forms:
phi⋅los⋅o⋅phi⋅za⋅tion, noun
phi⋅los⋅o⋅phiz⋅er, noun
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philosophise

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reason philosophically [syn: philosophize] 
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