Definition of philosophize in English:

philosophize

(British philosophise)

verb fɪˈlɒsəfʌɪzfəˈlɑsəˌfaɪz

[no object]

1Speculate or theorize about fundamental or serious issues, especially in a tedious or pompous way.
he paused for a while to philosophize on racial equality
Example sentencesExamples
- A lot of feminism seems to be about philosophising the whole movement, talks about theory and not much action.
- It is easy to philosophise about money, particularly by those who don't have it.
- We cultivate a simple direct relationship with our being-no philosophizing, no moralizing, no judgments.
- But Marin is unconvincing when he pontificates or philosophizes.
- You've been philosophizing about your mortality a bit too much lately, and that's a sure sign of a much-needed vacation.
Synonyms
theorize, moralize, sermonize, pontificate, preach
1. 1.1with object Explain or argue (an idea) in terms of one's philosophical theories.
  Marx himself did not philosophize the issue
  Example sentencesExamples
  He philosophized that the body has much in common with a machine, and should function properly if it is sound.
  Harry philosophizes a bit more: he says that good is following one's own nature, rather than the nature of other people.
  A master of style often imitated, in his lost work he philosophized that nothing exists; but if something exists, it couldn't be known; and even if it could be known, it couldn't be communicated.

Derivatives

philosophizer

noun fɪˈlɒsəfʌɪzəfəˈlɑsəˌfaɪzər

He has more in common with the rogue French poet Francois Villon, or the Persian poet Rumi, than the current breed of academic philosophizer that passes as poet these days.
Example sentencesExamples
- Political leaders and philosophizers have long understood the power of attractive ideas or the ability to set the political agenda and determine the framework of debate in a way that shapes the preferences that others express.
- To the outsider, looking in on our debates they will see a verbal wrestling ring for when we are posting to this site we are being philosophisers.

Definition of philosophize in US English:

philosophize

(British philosophise)

verbfəˈläsəˌfīzfəˈlɑsəˌfaɪz

[no object]

1Speculate or theorize about fundamental or serious issues, especially in a tedious or pompous way.
he paused for a while to philosophize on racial equality
Example sentencesExamples
- But Marin is unconvincing when he pontificates or philosophizes.
- A lot of feminism seems to be about philosophising the whole movement, talks about theory and not much action.
- We cultivate a simple direct relationship with our being-no philosophizing, no moralizing, no judgments.
- It is easy to philosophise about money, particularly by those who don't have it.
- You've been philosophizing about your mortality a bit too much lately, and that's a sure sign of a much-needed vacation.
Synonyms
theorize, moralize, sermonize, pontificate, preach
1. 1.1with object Explain or argue (a point or idea) in terms of one's philosophical theories.
  Example sentencesExamples
  A master of style often imitated, in his lost work he philosophized that nothing exists; but if something exists, it couldn't be known; and even if it could be known, it couldn't be communicated.
  Harry philosophizes a bit more: he says that good is following one's own nature, rather than the nature of other people.
  He philosophized that the body has much in common with a machine, and should function properly if it is sound.

单词	philosophize
释义	Definition of philosophize in English: philosophize (British philosophise) verb fɪˈlɒsəfʌɪzfəˈlɑsəˌfaɪz [no object] 1Speculate or theorize about fundamental or serious issues, especially in a tedious or pompous way. he paused for a while to philosophize on racial equality Example sentencesExamples A lot of feminism seems to be about philosophising the whole movement, talks about theory and not much action. It is easy to philosophise about money, particularly by those who don't have it. We cultivate a simple direct relationship with our being-no philosophizing, no moralizing, no judgments. But Marin is unconvincing when he pontificates or philosophizes. You've been philosophizing about your mortality a bit too much lately, and that's a sure sign of a much-needed vacation. Synonyms theorize, moralize, sermonize, pontificate, preach 1.1with object Explain or argue (an idea) in terms of one's philosophical theories. Marx himself did not philosophize the issue Example sentencesExamples He philosophized that the body has much in common with a machine, and should function properly if it is sound. Harry philosophizes a bit more: he says that good is following one's own nature, rather than the nature of other people. A master of style often imitated, in his lost work he philosophized that nothing exists; but if something exists, it couldn't be known; and even if it could be known, it couldn't be communicated. Derivatives philosophizer noun fɪˈlɒsəfʌɪzəfəˈlɑsəˌfaɪzər He has more in common with the rogue French poet Francois Villon, or the Persian poet Rumi, than the current breed of academic philosophizer that passes as poet these days. Example sentencesExamples Political leaders and philosophizers have long understood the power of attractive ideas or the ability to set the political agenda and determine the framework of debate in a way that shapes the preferences that others express. To the outsider, looking in on our debates they will see a verbal wrestling ring for when we are posting to this site we are being philosophisers. Definition of philosophize in US English: philosophize (British philosophise) verbfəˈläsəˌfīzfəˈlɑsəˌfaɪz [no object] 1Speculate or theorize about fundamental or serious issues, especially in a tedious or pompous way. he paused for a while to philosophize on racial equality Example sentencesExamples But Marin is unconvincing when he pontificates or philosophizes. A lot of feminism seems to be about philosophising the whole movement, talks about theory and not much action. We cultivate a simple direct relationship with our being-no philosophizing, no moralizing, no judgments. It is easy to philosophise about money, particularly by those who don't have it. You've been philosophizing about your mortality a bit too much lately, and that's a sure sign of a much-needed vacation. Synonyms theorize, moralize, sermonize, pontificate, preach 1.1with object Explain or argue (a point or idea) in terms of one's philosophical theories. Example sentencesExamples A master of style often imitated, in his lost work he philosophized that nothing exists; but if something exists, it couldn't be known; and even if it could be known, it couldn't be communicated. Harry philosophizes a bit more: he says that good is following one's own nature, rather than the nature of other people. He philosophized that the body has much in common with a machine, and should function properly if it is sound.
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