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Definition of: speculate
(spek′yə·lāt) v.i. ·lat·ed, ·lat·ing
1. To form conjectures regarding anything without experiment; theorize; conjecture.
2. To make an investment involving a risk, but with hope of gain. [<L speculatus, pp. of speculari look at, examine <specere see]
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