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    speculate
    /ˈspɛkjʊleɪt/

    verb

    • 1. form a theory or conjecture about a subject without firm evidence: "my colleagues speculate about my private life" Similar conjecturetheorizeform theorieshypothesize
    • 2. invest in stocks, property, or other ventures in the hope of gain but with the risk of loss: "he didn't look as though he had the money to speculate in shares" Similar gambletake a risk/chanceventuretake a venture

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSPECULATE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Learn the meaning of speculate as a verb in English, with examples of how to use it in different contexts. Find out the difference between speculate and guess, and explore related words and phrases.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › speculateSpeculate Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Learn the origin, synonyms, and usage of the verb speculate, which means to think, wonder, or risk something on insufficient evidence. See examples of speculate in sentences and related words and articles.

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  5. www.dictionary.com › browse › speculateSPECULATE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Speculate definition: to engage in thought or reflection; meditate (often followed by on, upon, or a clause).. See examples of SPECULATE used in a sentence.

  6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishSPECULATE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Learn the meaning of speculate as a verb, with synonyms, pronunciation, and usage examples. Speculate can mean to guess, to buy and sell risky assets, or to kick the ball in rugby.

  7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › speculateSpeculate - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    When you speculate, you use what you know to make a prediction about an outcome, like when you speculate that the injury of two key players will prevent your favorite team from going far in the playoffs this year.

  8. www.thefreedictionary.com › speculateSpeculate - definition of speculate by The Free Dictionary

    Speculate means to conjecture, theorize, or invest with risk or hope of profit. Learn the origin, usage, and synonyms of speculate from various dictionaries and sources.

  9. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishSPECULATE | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

    Speculate means to guess possible answers to a question when you do not have enough information to be certain. Learn how to use this verb with different tenses and structures, and see translations in other languages.

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