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Vocabulary

Suggest/postulate/speculate

I am very confused with the words "suggest", " postulate" , "speculate". What are the differences? I appreciate your help.
  

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'Postulate -- (1) take as a given; (2) assume as a postulate or axiom; (3) maintain or assert; (4) require as useful, just, or proper. Speculate -- (1) invest at a risk; (2) o believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds; (3) talk over conjecturally, or review in an idle or casual way and with an element of doubt or without sufficient reason to reach a conclusion; (4) reflect deeply on a subject. ' 'Postulate' is to make a strong statement of belief, usually formally presented.

— Mister Micawber

  • 'Postulate -- (1) take as a given; (2) assume as a postulate or axiom; (3) maintain or assert; (4) require as useful, just, or proper.
  • Speculate -- (1) invest at a risk; (2) o believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds; (3) talk over conjecturally, or review in an idle or casual way and with an element of doubt or without sufficient reason to reach a conclusion; (4) reflect deeply on a subject.
  • ' 'Postulate' is to make a strong statement of belief, usually formally presented.
  • 'Speculate' is to make an intelligent guess.
  • 'Suggest" is to casually (or occasionally less so) offer ideas for consideration.
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'Postulate -- (1) take as a given; (2) assume as a postulate or axiom; (3) maintain or assert; (4) require as useful, just, or proper.

Speculate -- (1) invest at a risk; (2) o believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds; (3) talk over conjecturally, or review in an idle or casual way and with an element of doubt or without sufficient reason to reach a conclusion; (4) reflect dee
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