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THEOLOGIZE

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 I. (verb) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Make theoretical speculations about theology or discuss theological subjects

Synonyms:

theologise; theologize

Classified under:

Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting

Hypernyms (to "theologize" is one way to...):

chew over; contemplate; excogitate; meditate; mull; mull over; muse; ponder; reflect; ruminate; speculate; think over (reflect deeply on a subject)

Sentence frame:

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Derivation:

theologizer (someone who is learned in theology or who speculates about theology)

Sense 2

Meaning:

Treat from a theological viewpoint or render theological in character

Synonyms:

theologise; theologize

Classified under:

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing

Hypernyms (to "theologize" is one way to...):

address; cover; deal; handle; plow; treat (act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression)

Sentence frames:

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Derivation:

theologizer (someone who is learned in theology or who speculates about theology)

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