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1.
to believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds
2.
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
We were speculating whether the President had to resign after the scandal
3.
reflect deeply on a subject
philosophers have speculated on the question of God for thousands of years
4.
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
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1. Speculate / Past
speculated
2. Speculate / Third Person
speculates
3. Speculate / Present Participle
speculating
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