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Synonyms for speculate

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verb · to believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds

“Scientists supposed that large dinosaurs lived in swamps”

verb · reflect deeply on a subject

“I mulled over the events of the afternoon”

verb · invest at a risk

“I bought this house not because I want to live in it but to sell it later at a good price, so I am speculating”