1. to think or reason like a philosopher; to engage in philosophical discussion or speculation
2. to express philosophical ideas or opinions, often in a lengthy or pretentious way
Usage: sometimes implies excessive or impractical theorizing

Examples

• The students would philosophize about the meaning of life during their late-night discussions.
• He tends to philosophize rather than take practical action.
• The professor encouraged his class to philosophize about ethical dilemmas.
• She began to philosophize about human nature after reading the novel.
• Instead of solving the problem, they just sat there and philosophized about it.
• The ancient Greeks loved to philosophize about truth and beauty.