HYPOTHECATE Synonyms
There are 3 hypernyms of the word hypothecate. (close relations)
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| conjecture | nounn | |||||
noun • a hypothesis that has been formed by speculating or conjecturing (usually with little hard evidence) • a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence • reasoning that involves the formation of conclusions from incomplete evidence verb • to believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds | ||||||
| hypothesise | verbv | |||||
verb • to believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds | ||||||
| hypothesize | verbv | |||||
verb • to believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds | ||||||
| speculate | verbv | |||||
verb • to believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds • talk over conjecturally, or review in an idle or casual way and with an element of doubt or without sufficient reason to reach a conclusion • reflect deeply on a subject • invest at a risk | ||||||
| suppose | verbv | |||||
verb • express a supposition • expect, believe, or suppose • to believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds • take for granted or as a given; suppose beforehand • require as a necessary antecedent or precondition | ||||||
| theorise | verbv | |||||
verb • to believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds | ||||||
| theorize | verbv | |||||
verb • to believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds • construct a theory about • form or construct theories | ||||||