1. to think or express oneself in a philosophical manner; to engage in philosophical reasoning or speculation
Usage: third person singular present tense of ‘philosophize’
2. to talk in a vague or pretentious way about deep or abstract topics
Usage: often implies superficial or pompous discussion

Examples

• She philosophizes about the meaning of life during our long walks.
• The professor philosophizes about ethics in his lectures.
• He philosophizes endlessly but never takes action.
• The character philosophizes about human nature throughout the novel.
• She philosophizes about art and beauty in her essays.
• The old man philosophizes about his experiences to anyone who will listen.