speculated

[ˈspɛkjʊleɪtɪd]

speculated Definition

• 1. form a theory or conjecture about a subject without firm evidence.
• 2. invest in stocks, property, or other ventures in the hope of gain but with the risk of loss.

Using speculated: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "speculated" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The media has speculated that the company is going bankrupt.

• Example

  He speculated on the stock market and lost all his savings.

• Example

  It is not wise to speculate on the outcome of the election.

speculated Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for speculated

• conjecture
• guess
• surmise
• theorize
• assume

Antonyms for speculated

• prove
• confirm
• verify

Phrases with speculated

• speculate about/on

  to form theories or conjectures about something

  Example

  People are speculating about the reasons for his resignation.

• speculate in

  to invest money in a business venture with the hope of making a profit

  Example

  He made a fortune by speculating in real estate.

• wildly speculate

  to make guesses or theories that are not based on facts

  Example

  The press has been wildly speculating about the cause of the accident.

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Summary: speculated in Brief

To 'speculate' [ˈspɛkjʊleɪtɪd] means to form a theory or conjecture about a subject without firm evidence. It can also refer to investing in stocks or other ventures with the hope of gain but with the risk of loss. Examples include 'The media has speculated that the company is going bankrupt' and 'He speculated on the stock market and lost all his savings.' Phrases include 'speculate about/on' and 'speculate in.'