Speculate

B2 16+

Synonyms of speculate

Antonyms of speculate

Collocations of speculate

speculate about
Frequency: 80 %

They were speculating about the outcome of the game.

speculate on
Frequency: 75 %

The investors were speculating on the future of the company.

speculate whether
Frequency: 70 %

They were speculating whether it would rain on the day of the picnic.

speculate with
Frequency: 60 %

She liked to speculate with her friends about their next vacation destination.

Idiomatic Expressions for speculate

  • Phrase: wild speculation
    Meaning: unfounded or reckless guessing
    Usage: The rumors about the company's bankruptcy are just wild speculation.