SPECULATES
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There are 4 meanings of the word
Speculates.
Speculates - 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
"He speculates that she might be the culprit."
"The journalist speculates about the motives behind the political scandal."
"The detective speculates on the whereabouts of the missing person."
"She speculates whether it will rain tomorrow or not."
"The stockbroker speculates on the future performance of the market."
Word Game Points
Is SPECULATES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, speculates is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
SPECULATES has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.
Is SPECULATES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, speculates is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordSPECULATES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.
Is SPECULATES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, speculates is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordSPECULATES has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.
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