hypothesize(v = verb.cognition) conjecture, hypothecate, hypothesise, speculate, suppose, theorise, theorize - to believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds; "Scientists supposed that large dinosaurs lived in swamps"
is one way to anticipate, expect
Derived forms noun hypothesis₂, noun hypothesis₃, noun hypothesis₁
Sample sentences: They hypothesize that there was a traffic accident

hypothesize, v. (also -ise)
1 intr. frame a hypothesis.
2 tr. assume a hypothesis.

Derivative:
hypothesist n. hypothesizer n.