theologize
Upper-Intermediate (B2)
IPA: /θiˈɑlədʒaɪz/
KK: /θiˈɑlədʒaɪz/
intransitive verb
Definition
To think or talk about religious beliefs and ideas.
Example
Many scholars theologize about the nature of God and the universe.
Tense Forms
Past: theologized
Past Participle: theologized
Conversation
Have you ever thought about why people theologize so much?
Yeah, it's interesting how everyone has their own beliefs.
Exactly! I wonder if it helps them make sense of the world.
It probably does — it’s a way to explore big questions in life.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
speculate
contemplate
philosophize
Antonyms
ignore
dismiss
neglect
transitive verb
Definition
To discuss or study religious beliefs and doctrines in a detailed way.
Example
The scholars began to theologize about the nature of faith and its impact on society.
Tense Forms
Past: theologized
Past Participle: theologized
Conversation
Have you ever thought about how we can theologize everyday experiences?
Not really, but that sounds interesting!
It’s fascinating to connect our lives with deeper meanings and beliefs when we theologize.
Root Explanation
The word 'theologize' is formed from 'theo-' (from Greek 'theos', meaning god) and '-logize' (from Greek 'logia', meaning study or discourse). It refers to the act of discussing or studying the nature of God or religious beliefs.
Memory Tip
Think of 'theo' as relating to 'God' and 'logize' as discussing or studying — so theologize means to study or discuss God.
Visually Confused Words
untheologize
mythologize
anthologize
neologize
geologize
phrenologize
mythologizer
therologic