B2 verb Formal

hypothesize

/haɪˈpɒθ.ə.saɪz/

To suggest a possible explanation for something based on limited evidence, used as a starting point for further investigation.

Examples

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1

Doctors hypothesize that the stress of the job caused his illness.

Medical experts guess that his work stress made him sick.

2

The researchers hypothesize a direct link between the two variables.

The scientists suggest there is a connection between the two things.

3

I'd hypothesize that the party was cancelled because of the rain.

I'd guess that the event stopped because it rained.

Word Family

Noun
hypothesis
Verb
hypothesize
Adverb
hypothetically
Adjective
hypothetical
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Memory Tip

Hyper-Thesis. It's the step before you write a full thesis.

Quick Quiz

Scientists ___ that global temperatures will continue to rise.

Correct!

The correct answer is: hypothesize

Examples

1

Doctors hypothesize that the stress of the job caused his illness.

everyday

Medical experts guess that his work stress made him sick.

2

The researchers hypothesize a direct link between the two variables.

formal

The scientists suggest there is a connection between the two things.

3

I'd hypothesize that the party was cancelled because of the rain.

informal

I'd guess that the event stopped because it rained.

4

The paper hypothesizes that the economic crash was avoidable.

academic

The article suggests that the money crisis could have been stopped.

5

Analysts hypothesize that the market will recover by next quarter.

business

Experts suggest that the business world will improve soon.

Word Family

Noun
hypothesis
Verb
hypothesize
Adverb
hypothetically
Adjective
hypothetical

Common Collocations

hypothesize that suggest that something is true
scientists hypothesize researchers suggest a theory
widely hypothesized suggested by many people
correctly hypothesize guess the right explanation
difficult to hypothesize hard to make a theory about

Common Phrases

test a hypothesis

try to see if a theory is true

on a hypothetical basis

based on a 'what if' situation

it is hypothesized that

it is suggested that...

Often Confused With

hypothesize vs guess

Hypothesize is more formal and used in scientific or academic contexts with some evidence.

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Usage Notes

Crucial for writing about scientific studies or logical arguments in IELTS Academic.

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Common Mistakes

Learners often struggle with the spelling of the noun (hypothesis) vs the verb (hypothesize).

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Memory Tip

Hyper-Thesis. It's the step before you write a full thesis.

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Word Origin

From Greek 'hupothesis', meaning foundation or supposition.

Grammar Patterns

hypothesize that hypothesize about something

Quick Quiz

Scientists ___ that global temperatures will continue to rise.

Correct!

The correct answer is: hypothesize

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