SPECULATE
Scrabble letter values: S1P3E1C3U1L1A1T1E1 = 13
Definition
- verb to believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds. — synonyms: theorize, theorise, conjecture, hypothesize, hypothesise, hypothecate, suppose
- verb 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.
- verb reflect deeply on a subject. — synonyms: chew_over, think_over, meditate, ponder, excogitate, contemplate, muse, reflect
- verb invest at a risk. — synonyms: job
Examples
- “Scientists supposed that large dinosaurs lived in swamps”
- “We were speculating whether the President had to resign after the scandal”
- “I mulled over the events of the afternoon”