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speculate

/ˈspɛkjʊleɪt/

/ˈspɛkjəˌleɪt/

Translations

speculateverb

speculated

Past Simple

speculated

Past Participle

speculating

Gerund

/ˈspɛkjʊleɪt/

/ˈspɛkjəˌleɪt/

spéculerEmploi financier : investir avec l'espoir d'un gain rapide mais au risque de perte.

Many investors speculated in the real estate market, hoping for a quick profit.

De nombreux investisseurs ont spéculé sur le marché immobilier, espérant un लाभ rapide.

spéculerEmploi courant pour former des hypothèses ou des conjectures sans preuve solide.

The scientists speculated about the possible causes of the sudden climate change.

Les scientifiques ont spéculé sur les causes possibles du changement climatique soudain.

Additional translations

conjecturerRegistre soutenu ; convient pour l'idée de réfléchir à une possibilité ou de la considérer.

Synonyms

speculateverb

To form a theory or conjecture about a subject without firm evidence.

The scientists speculated about the possible causes of the sudden climate change.

To invest in stocks, property, or other ventures in the hope of gain but with the risk of loss.

Many investors speculated in the real estate market, hoping for a quick profit.

To consider or reflect on a possibility or outcome; to ponder.

She speculated that the meeting had been postponed.