Answer: philosophized

AnswerCrossword Clue
PHILOSOPHIZEDSearched into the reason and nature of things.
philosophizedSpeculate or theorize about fundamental or serious issues, esp. in a tedious or pompous way
philosophizedExplain or argue (a point or idea) in terms of one's philosophical theories
philosophizedPHILOSOPHIZE, to reason in the manner of a philosopher