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speculate

verb
/ˈspɛkjʊˌleɪt/

Meaning

To form a theory or guess without firm evidence; to invest in stocks, property, etc. hoping for profit.

Example Sentences

Experts speculate that the company may expand into new markets.

Example Expressions

wildly speculate

Synonyms

guess, hypothesize, suppose, invest, gamble

Antonyms

know, prove, confirm

Collocations

speculate about, speculate on, speculate wildly, speculate heavily

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