All 3 Uses
speculate
in
When the Legends Die
(Edited)
- Meo peered at him, speculating.
Chpt 32speculating = wondering or thinking
- The doctor looked at him, speculating. "I'd think you'd want to settle down."
Chpt 33 *speculating = guessing (thinking aloud)
- That story always led to speculation.
Chpt 35speculation = thought and guesses
Definitions:
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(1)
(speculate as in: don't know, but I'll speculate) to think about, wonder, guess or theorize with much uncertainty
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(2)
(speculate as in: speculate in the stock market) to take a risk for profit--typically a risky investment
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(3)
(meaning too rare to warrant focus) Much more rarely, speculation can refer to a gambling card game that was popular in the past.