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Hypothesize

usgb/haɪˈpɑːθəsaɪz/Volume
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Limited Evidence

Use 'hypothesize' when proposing an idea with little evidence, not for strong proven facts.

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After finding a strange fossil, she hypothesized it was a new species.
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Beginning Stage

'Hypothesize' is often the starting point in scientific research or discussion.

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Before testing, they hypothesized that the chemical would be non-reactive.
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Exploratory Nature

Use 'hypothesize' to express an open-minded stance towards possible explanations.

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He hypothesized about the cause of the phenomenon, not committing to one theory.
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