speculated

ˈspɛkjəˌleɪtɪd
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Translation of speculated from English into Dutch

Adjective

1.

guessed

based on guesses or ideas
  • The speculated reasons for his absence were numerous.De gespeculeerde redenen voor zijn afwezigheid waren talrijk.
2.

unconfirmed

considered but not confirmed
  • The speculated plan has not been approved yet.Het onbevestigde plan is nog niet goedgekeurd.
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Synonyms and analogies of speculated in English

Examples of speculated in a sentence

  • Her speculated motives were questioned by everyone.
  • The speculated outcome remains uncertain.
  • The speculated theory needs more evidence.
speculate
ˈspɛkjʊˌleɪt
Verb
intr.
1.

theorize

form theories about something without firm evidence
  • Scientists often speculate about the existence of other universes.Wetenschappers speculeren vaak over het bestaan van andere universums.
2.

finance

TECH.
invest money in a risky venture for the chance of profit
TECH.
  • He decided to speculate in the stock market hoping for high returns.Hij besloot te speculeren op de aandelenmarkt in de hoop op hoge rendementen.
3.

meditate

reflect deeply on a subject
  • She would speculate on the meaning of life.Ze zou nadenken over de zin van het leven.

Translations of "speculated" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Adjective / Participle
gespeculeerdadj.

Some people have speculated about the eleven stars in the painting.

Er is vaak over de elf sterren in het schilderij gespeculeerd.

Perhaps their origins lie in his childhood, as you speculated.

Misschien ligt hun oorsprong in zijn jeugd, zoals u gespeculeerd had.

speculeerde

I speculated that in prehistoric times, there must have been war here.

Ik speculeerde dat in de prehistorie, hier een oorlog geweest moet zijn.

He speculated that maybe somebody crawled through a window and took Christine.

Hij speculeerde dat iemand misschien door een raam kroop... en Christine meenam.

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Other translations for speculated:

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speculated: Examples and translations in context

Perhaps their origins lie in his childhood, as you speculated.

Misschien ligt hun oorsprong in zijn jeugd, zoals u gespeculeerd had.

We discussed the speculated outcomes of the election during dinner.

We bespraken tijdens het eten de mogelijke uitkomsten van de verkiezingen waarover werd gespeculeerd.

It can be speculated on, the same as any physical currency pair.

Er kan op gespeculeerd worden, hetzelfde als elk fysiek valutapaar.

Never has a pretender speculated more stupidly on the stupidity of the masses.

Nooit heeft een pretendent platter op de platheid van de massa's gespeculeerd.

It has therefore been speculated that a virus may cause the disease.

Daarom werd gespeculeerd dat het een virus kon zijn die deze ziekte veroorzaakte.

It is often speculated that protein synthesis is reduced by drinking alcohol.

Vaak wordt gespeculeerd dat de eiwitsynthese verminderd wordt door het drinken van alcohol.

Neighbors, conversing in hushed tones, speculated about the strange noises from next door.

Buren overlegden fluisterend en speculeerden over de vreemde geluiden van hiernaast.

Some have speculated that your office rushed this case to trial.

Sommigen speculeren dat uw kantoor deze rechtzaak te snel wil afhandelen.

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