Pronunciation: /ˈspɛkjəˌleɪt/
verb to engage in thought or reflection; to make guesses or hypotheses about something without having definite knowledge
A1 I speculate that it will rain tomorrow.
A2 She speculated about what the future holds for her career.
B1 The detective speculated on who the culprit could be.
B2 Scientists are speculating about the potential impact of climate change.
C1 Economists speculate on the possible outcomes of the new trade agreement.
C2 Political analysts speculate on the motives behind the recent government decision.
formal It is not appropriate to speculate on the outcome of the investigation without concrete evidence.
informal I can only speculate about what might happen next in this situation.
slang I heard some people speculating about who will win the game tonight.
figurative She liked to speculate on the possibilities of the future, like a dreamer lost in thought.
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