speculate

[spek-yuh-leyt] / ˈspɛk yəˌleɪt /

VERB

think about deeply and theorize

Synonyms

STRONGEST

contemplate figure out guess hypothesize read reflect ruminate surmise weigh wonder

STRONG

brainstorm cerebrate cogitate conjecture consider deliberate excogitate figure guesstimate meditate muse reason review scheme study suppose suspect

WEAK

beat one's brains build castles in air call it call the turn chew over dope out have a hunch hazard a guess head-trip kick around pipe-dream psych out read between lines run it up flagpole size up

Antonyms

STRONGEST

disregard ignore neglect

STRONG

dismiss forget know

WEAK

abstain

VERB

gamble, risk

Synonyms

STRONG

dare hazard play plunge venture

WEAK

make book margin up play the market pour money into spec stick neck out take a chance take a flier take a fling wildcat

Antonyms

WEAK

abstain ignore neglect

Example Sentences

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She also urged people not to speculate online about the security guard's death.

From BBC

With global markets closed, investors have turned to prediction markets and decentralized exchanges like Hyperliquid this weekend to hedge their risk and speculate on the outcome and market impact of the latest conflict.

From MarketWatch

Bettors on the platform could also speculate on the date of a strike, with Feb. 28 as one option.

From The Wall Street Journal

Healey said he would not speculate on "hypotheticals" when pressed on whether he could rule out UK involvement in further strikes.

From BBC

A teacher, or class assistant, might be able to speculate.

From BBC

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