CEFR C1

philosophise

verb

Meaning

To think about or discuss serious issues, especially in a theoretical or abstract way, often in a manner that others find tedious or pretentious.

Examples

She spent the entire evening philosophising about the ethics of modern technology.
It is exhausting when he starts to philosophise about life every time we try to watch a movie.

Synonyms: ponder, theorize, pontificate, ruminate

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philosophise (C1)

verb

Pronunciation: /fɪˈlɒsəfaɪz/

Definition

To think about or discuss serious issues, especially in a theoretical or abstract way, often in a manner that others find tedious or pretentious.

Examples

She spent the entire evening philosophising about the ethics of modern technology.
It is exhausting when he starts to philosophise about life every time we try to watch a movie.
They sat on the porch, philosophising about whether free will truly exists.

How to Use philosophise

philosophise about (prepositional phrase): To discuss or think deeply regarding a specific topic. — "He loves to philosophise about the nature of time."
philosophise on (prepositional phrase): To offer a formal or lengthy opinion on a subject. — "The professor began to philosophise on the decline of civic virtue."

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