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Hypothesize

/haɪˈpɑθəˌsaɪz/
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(verb) To assume or assert tentatively on uncertain grounds.

I can only hypothesize that he came here for the necklace.
Please read the manual and hypothesize 3 possible outcomes.
CEFR Practice Quiz
Researchers often ____ about the potential outcomes of an experiment before they begin the actual data collection.

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