Synonyms for

Speculating

Verb / ˈspekjʌˌleɪtɪŋ / Another word for speculating — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to form a theory or conjecture about a subject without firm evidence

Synonyms & similar words

speculate mullover hypothesize conjecture hypothecate theorise chewover excogitate suppose mull ruminate ponder contemplate reflect muse theorize hypothesise thinkover job meditate guessing supposing conjecturing surmising assuming predicting estimating reckoning postulating presuming inferring reasoning thinking opining divining fancying hypothesizing theorizing venturing

Example sentences

  1. I was speculating about who would win the game.
  2. She was speculating about what the weather would be like tomorrow.
  3. He was speculating about how the stock market would do.
  4. They were speculating about who would be the next president.
  5. We were speculating about what our teacher would wear today.

Quotes

  • "It is a capital mistake to theorize before one has data. Insensibly one begins to twist facts to suit theories, instead of theories to suit facts." - Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
  • "I am always doing that which I cannot do, in order that I may learn how to do it." - Pablo Picasso
  • "To the timid and hesitating everything is impossible because it seems so." - Sir Walter Scott

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