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Word: Speculate
Speech Type: Verb
late 16th century: from Latin speculat- ‘observed from a vantage point’, from the verb speculari, from specula ‘watchtower’, from specere ‘to look’
ˈspɛkjʊleɪt
form a theory or conjecture about a subject without firm evidence
Short Definition:form theory or conjecture about subject without firm evidence
Examples:- my colleagues speculate about my private life
- observers speculated that the authorities wished to improve their image
invest in stocks, property, or other ventures in the hope of gain but with the risk of loss
Short Definition:invest in stocks, property, or other ventures in hope of gain but with risk of loss
Examples:- he didn't look as though he had the money to speculate in shares
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