hypothesize
verb
hy·poth·e·size
hī-ˈpä-thə-ˌsīz 
hypothesized; hypothesizing
: to make a hypothesis
: to adopt as a hypothesis
Examples of hypothesize in a Sentence
Psychologists hypothesized that his odd behavior was caused by a chemical imbalance in the brain.
if we hypothesize that current population trends continue for the next 50 years
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Chris Lee, ArsTechnica, 9 June 2026
Because this material was found at such profound layers, researchers had to hypothesize that accidental burning would have been impossible.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 6 June 2026
Thornton hypothesized at the time.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 26 May 2026
For Happy Vibes, Think Yellow Yellow brings the sunshine in; researchers hypothesize that much like the sun, yellow boosts levels of the happiness hormone serotonin.
—Petra Guglielmetti, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for hypothesize
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hypothesize
verb
hy·poth·e·size
hī-ˈpäth-ə-ˌsīz
hypothesized; hypothesizing
1
: to make a hypothesis
2
: to adopt as a hypothesis
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