Speculate
Definition
(verb) To form an opinion based on incomplete facts
Examples
“People began to speculate about the surprise announcement.”
“I wouldn't speculate on that yet.”
“At the diner, Maria speculated that Luis missed the 7:15 train.”
“Don't speculate, just wait for the email.”
“By Friday afternoon, the reporters were speculating about who'd replace Coach Bell after the Denver loss.”
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Other English words at this level include Vicarious, Altruism, Petulant, Voracity, and Infrastructure. Tap any word to see its definition, examples, and audio.
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