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Definition speculate in American English

speculate verb

verb
/ˈspekjəˌleɪt/
1

to consider or discuss why something has happened or what might happen

Example

We can only speculate on the reasons for his sudden resignation.

Example

Archaeologists speculate that people first reached the islands over 1,000 years ago.

Synonyms and related words
discuss consider talk
2

to take the risk of investing your money in a company in the hope that you can make a big profit later by selling the shares that you buy

Synonyms and related words
hedge taper have skin in the game
Definition speculate in American English