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philosophize vs think

think vs philosophize

philosophize is not a noun while think is a noun.

philosophize and think both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
philosophize No No Yes No
think Yes No Yes No
As verbs, think is a hypernym of philosophize; that is, think is a word with a broader meaning than philosophize:
  • philosophize: reason philosophically
  • think: use or exercise the mind or one's power of reason in order to make inferences, decisions, or arrive at a solution or judgments
Other hypernyms of philosophize include cerebrate, cogitate.
philosophize (noun) think (noun)
an instance of deliberate thinking
philosophize (verb) think (verb)
reason philosophically bring into a given condition by mental preoccupation
use or exercise the mind or one's power of reason in order to make inferences, decisions, or arrive at a solution or judgments
judge or regard; look upon; judge
recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
expect, believe, or suppose
have in mind as a purpose
be capable of conscious thought
focus one's attention on a certain state
decide by pondering, reasoning, or reflecting
ponder; reflect on, or reason about
have or formulate in the mind
dispose the mind in a certain way
imagine or visualize
Difference between philosophize and think

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