philosophize

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phi·los·o·phize / fəˈläsəˌfīz/ • v. [intr.] speculate or theorize about fundamental or serious issues, esp. in a tedious or pompous way: he paused for a while to philosophize on racial equality. ∎  [tr.] explain or argue (a point or idea) in terms of one's philosophical theories.DERIVATIVES: phi·los·o·phiz·er n.

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