1. speculate

verb. (ˈspɛkjəˌleɪt) To believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds.
Synonyms
theorize formulate hypothesize conjecture theorise explicate retrace anticipate hypothecate expect reconstruct construct hypothesise suppose develop
Antonyms
dissociate answer certainty sour forget
Etymology
speculate (English)
speculatus (Latin)

2. speculate

verb. (ˈspɛkjəˌleɪt) Talk over conjecturally, or review in an idle or casual way and with an element of doubt or without sufficient reason to reach a conclusion.
Synonyms
guess reason say hazard pretend venture suppose
Antonyms
absorb hide obfuscate refrain compress
Etymology
speculate (English)
speculatus (Latin)

3. speculate

verb. (ˈspɛkjəˌleɪt) Reflect deeply on a subject.
Synonyms
muse consider premeditate cerebrate study question introspect think over excogitate bethink mull wonder chew over think theologize puzzle reflect cogitate theologise mull over ruminate ponder meditate contemplate
Antonyms
respect disesteem esteem exclude disrespect
Etymology
speculate (English)
speculatus (Latin)

4. speculate

verb. (ˈspɛkjəˌleɪt) Invest at a risk.
Synonyms
invest put bull place job commit
Antonyms
divest misconception level dedifferentiate differentiate
Etymology
speculate (English)
speculatus (Latin)
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