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philosophize

[fi-los-uh-fahyz] / fɪˈlɒs əˌfaɪz /


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Beyond glib indulgences, these suggestions allow the writer to philosophize on life’s greater meanings.

From Washington Post • Dec. 22, 2022

After Hal and Josie’s meet-cute, they see sights blandly, philosophize blandly, blandly tiptoe around the notion of romance, and criticize each other — yes, blandly, but with an occasional touch of “salty” language.

From New York Times • Oct. 27, 2022

Socrates loved to stroll and philosophize, and Aristotle taught his classes while he walked up and down the walkways of the Lyceum.

From Salon • Aug. 28, 2021

The stories wander from place to place, as each character gets a chance to opine, philosophize or justify their vices.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 4, 2018

“Since you didn’t bring me here to philosophize, what business?”

From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo




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