Antonyms for speculated

Grammar : Verb

Spell : spek-yuh-leyt

Phonetic Transcription : ˈspɛk yəˌleɪt

Definition of speculated

Origin : 1590s, back-formation from speculation. Related: Speculated; speculating.

verb think about deeply and theorize
verb gamble, risk

Example sentences :

"I wonder who will be first on the scene," speculated Grace.
Extract from : « Grace Harlowe's Return to Overton Campus » by Jessie Graham Flower

They speculated much on what they would find when they approached Jackson.
Extract from : « The Rock of Chickamauga » by Joseph A. Altsheler

"But I don't understand a sailing vessel in these waters," speculated Leonard.
Extract from : « The Cruise of the Dry Dock » by T. S. Stribling

It is not then strange that I should have thought and speculated much about madness.
Extract from : « Wilfrid Cumbermede » by George MacDonald

“I wonder if it would be nice to be a great operatic singer,” I speculated.
Extract from : « The First Violin » by Jessie Fothergill

No wonder his successor was speculated about with some curiosity.
Extract from : « The First Violin » by Jessie Fothergill

He speculated, in fact, on the ignorance and vanity of amateurs.
Extract from : « A Zola Dictionary » by J. G. Patterson

"Well, I wonder who'll be the next couple," speculated Obed.
Extract from : « The Depot Master » by Joseph C. Lincoln

But he wondered and speculated a good deal and was vaguely troubled.
Extract from : « Shavings » by Joseph C. Lincoln

I speculated what demesne this might be, and I realized that it was probably Lavedan.
Extract from : « Bardelys the Magnificent » by Rafael Sabatini

Synonyms for speculated

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