Synonyms of etymologize

Verb

1. etymologize, etymologise, derive, educe

usage: give the etymology or derivation or suggest an etymology (for a word); "The linguist probably etymologized the words incorrectly"; "Although he is not trained in this, his hobby is etymologizing"

2. etymologize, etymologise, reconstruct, construct, retrace

usage: construct the history of words

Definition and meaning of etymologize (Dictionary)