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philosophise

/fɪˈlɒs.ə.faɪz/

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verb

/fɪˈlɒs.ə.faɪz/C1formalbritish
  • ruГлагол, означающий рассуждать или размышлять философским образом, часто в манере, которая считается чрезмерно абстрактной или непрактичной.

A verb meaning to reason or speculate in a philosophical manner, often in a way that is considered overly abstract or impractical.

  1. Engage in philosophical reasoningC1formalbritish

    To think or reason in a philosophical manner, often about deep or abstract topics.

    ruФилософствовать

    • He spent the evening philosophising about the meaning of life.
    • She tends to philosophise rather than give a direct answer.
    • They sat in the garden, philosophising about love and existence.

    Synonymscontemplatedeliberatemuseponderreasonruminatespeculate

Forms
  • philosophised past participle
  • philosophised past simple
  • philosophising present participle
  • philosophises third person singular