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speculate
/spˈɛkjʊlˌeɪt/
/ˈspɛkjəˌɫeɪt/
to speculate
[VERB] MAIN VERB
1
to form a theory or opinion about a subject without knowing all the facts
3
reflect deeply on a subject
Examples
1. The media speculated about the celebrity couple's relationship status, wondering if they were an item or just good friends.
2. The tabloids love to speculate about celebrities who might be in bed with each other.
3. The author took a chance by writing a book on an unconventional topic, but she knew that if you do not speculate, you cannot accumulate.
4. An even bigger shark, some experts speculate.
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