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speculate

/ˈspɛkjʊleɪt/

/ˈspɛkjəˌleɪt/

Translations

speculateverb

speculated

Past Simple

speculated

Past Participle

speculating

Gerund

/ˈspɛkjʊleɪt/

/ˈspɛkjəˌleɪt/

Scientists speculate about the existence of parallel universes.

Учёные предполагают существование параллельных вселенных.

She likes to speculate about the future.

Ей нравится размышлять о будущем.

Investors often speculate on stock prices.

Инвесторы часто спекулируют на ценах акций.

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.