speculate

US /ˈspek.jə.leɪt/
UK /ˈspek.jə.leɪt/
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1.

speculeren, veronderstellen

form a theory or conjecture about a subject without firm evidence

:
The police refused to speculate about the cause of the fire.
De politie weigerde te speculeren over de oorzaak van de brand.
We can only speculate on the future of the economy.
We kunnen alleen speculeren over de toekomst van de economie.
2.

speculeren, beleggen met risico

invest in stocks, property, or other ventures in the hope of making a profit but with the risk of loss

:
He lost a fortune speculating on the stock market.
Hij verloor een fortuin door te speculeren op de aandelenmarkt.
Many people speculate in real estate, hoping for quick gains.
Veel mensen speculeren in onroerend goed, hopend op snelle winsten.