# speculated

Pronunciation: say "SPEK-yuh-layt-id" US /ˈspɛk.jəˌleɪt.ɪd/, AUS /ˈspek.jəˌlæɪt.ɪd/; UK say "SPEK-yuu-layt-id" /ˈspɛk.jʊˌleɪt.ɪd/

## Verb

1. Simple past tense and past participle of speculate. — simple past and past participle of speculate
   - Simple: Past tense and past participle of speculate. Use it for the past, or after has, have or had.
   - _Reporters speculated about the real cause of the sudden resignation._
   - _Investors have speculated heavily in untested technology stocks this year._

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