speculate

Definitions of "speculate"
  1. The act of forming a theory or conjecture without complete information
  2. The practice of undertaking a business endeavor with the possibility of profit despite the potential risks
  3. The action of accepting something as true without enough evidence to back it up
How to use "speculate" in a sentence
  1. The lawyer advised her client not to speculate about the result of the trial.
  2. As an entrepreneur, she was willing to speculate on a new business venture despite its risks.
  3. It is essential not to speculate about the defendant's guilt without all the facts.

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