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speculate Meaning
speculate (v)
to believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds
talk over conjecturally, or review in an idle or casual way and with an element of doubt or without sufficient reason to reach a conclusion
reflect deeply on a subject
invest at a risk
speculate Sentence Examples
- Experts speculate that the recent rise in stock prices is unsustainable.
- Scientists speculate that the extinction of dinosaurs may have been caused by an asteroid impact.
- Archaeologists speculate that the ancient ruins may have been a temple or a royal palace.
- Politicians speculate that the upcoming election will be closely contested.
- Economists speculate that interest rates will remain low for the foreseeable future.
- Astronomers speculate that there may be life on exoplanets in distant solar systems.
- Biologists speculate that the behavior of dolphins may be influenced by their social interactions.
- Historians speculate that the true motives of historical figures may never be fully understood.
- Psychologists speculate that certain psychological disorders may be caused by genetic or environmental factors.
- Geologists speculate that the Earth's climate may undergo significant changes in the future.
FAQs About the word speculate
to believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds, talk over conjecturally, or review in an idle or casual way and with an element of doubt or without suf
guess, assume, suppose, think, suspect, imagine, infer,presume, believe, surmise
prove, demonstrate, determine, demonstrate, establish, learn, establish, learn,prove, determine
Experts speculate that the recent rise in stock prices is unsustainable.
Scientists speculate that the extinction of dinosaurs may have been caused by an asteroid impact.
Archaeologists speculate that the ancient ruins may have been a temple or a royal palace.
Politicians speculate that the upcoming election will be closely contested.
