SPECULATE
(verb)Definitions
There are 4 meanings of the word
Speculate.
Speculate - as a verb
To believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds
Example: "Scientists supposed that large dinosaurs lived in swamps"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
conjecture21hypothecate24hypothesise22hypothesize31suppose11theorise11theorize20Hypernyms (Closely Related)
anticipate14expect17Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
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
Example: "We were speculating whether the president had to resign after the scandal"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
reason6Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Reflect deeply on a subject
Example: "I mulled over the events of the afternoon"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
chew overcontemplate17excogitate20meditate11mull6mull overmuse6ponder9reflect12ruminate10think overHypernyms (Closely Related)
cerebrate13cogitate11think12Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"I can only speculate about what happened."
"He likes to speculate about the stock market."
"They speculate that she will be the next CEO."
"We can only speculate on the reasons behind his sudden resignation."
"Some scientists speculate that life exists on other planets."
Word Game Points
Is SPECULATE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, speculate is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
SPECULATE has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.
Is SPECULATE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, speculate is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordSPECULATE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.
Is SPECULATE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, speculate is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordSPECULATE has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.
