reason vs theorize

theorize vs reason

reason is a noun but theorize is not a noun.

reason and theorize both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
reason	Yes	No	Yes	No
theorize	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, theorize is a hyponym of reason; that is, theorize is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than reason:

reason: think logically
theorize: form or construct theories

Other hyponyms of reason include rationalise away, rationalize away, ratiocinate, calculate, cipher, compute, cypher, figure, reckon, work out, categorise, categorize, speculate.

reason (noun)	theorize (noun)
the capacity for rational thought or inference or discrimination
a fact that logically justifies some premise or conclusion
a justification for something existing or happening
an explanation of the cause of some phenomenon
a rational motive for a belief or action
the state of having good sense and sound judgment

reason (verb)	theorize (verb)
think logically	to believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds
decide by reasoning; draw or come to a conclusion	form or construct theories
present reasons and arguments	construct a theory about

Difference between reason and theorize

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