hypothesize
Verb
- to believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds
- To assume or assert tentatively on uncertain grounds.
Origin / Etymology
From hypothesis + -ize.
Synonyms
conjecture, hypothecate, hypothesise, speculate, suppose, theorise, theorize, arread, assume, conject, daresay, dope, fancy, go out on a limb, guess, guesstimate, hunch, hypothesize, hypotheticate, imagine, infer, overhope, posit, postulate, presume, reckon, surmise, suspect, take a stab at, take for granted, take something as read, ween
Scrabble Score: 31
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