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speculate

speculate - verb

To use the powers of the mind, as in conceiving ideas, drawing inferences, and making judgments: cerebrate, cogitate, deliberate, ratiocinate, reflect, think. See thoughts.
To draw an inference on the basis of inconclusive evidence or insufficient information: conjecture, guess, infer, suppose, surmise. See opinion.
To formulate or assert as a tentative explanation: hypothesize, theorize. See belief. thoughts.
To take a risk in the hope of gaining advantage: gamble, venture. See gambling.