speculate
US /ˈspek.jə.leɪt/
UK /ˈspek.jə.leɪt/
1.
berspekulasi, mengagak
form a theory or conjecture about a subject without firm evidence
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The police refused to speculate about the cause of the fire.
Polis enggan berspekulasi mengenai punca kebakaran.
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We can only speculate on the future of the economy.
Kita hanya boleh berspekulasi mengenai masa depan ekonomi.
2.
berspekulasi, melabur dengan risiko
invest in stocks, property, or other ventures in the hope of making a profit but with the risk of loss
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He lost a fortune speculating on the stock market.
Dia kehilangan kekayaan dengan berspekulasi di pasaran saham.
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Many people speculate in real estate, hoping for quick gains.
Ramai orang berspekulasi dalam hartanah, berharap untuk keuntungan cepat.