say vs speculate

speculate vs say

say is a noun but speculate is not a noun.

say and speculate both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
say	Yes	No	Yes	No
speculate	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, speculate is a hypernym of say; that is, speculate is a word with a broader meaning than say:

say: express a supposition
speculate: 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

say (noun)	speculate (noun)
the chance to speak

say (verb)	speculate (verb)
express in words	reflect deeply on a subject
report or maintain	to believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds
speak, pronounce, or utter in a certain way	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
express a supposition	invest at a risk
give instructions to or direct somebody to do something with authority
communicate or express nonverbally
recite or repeat a fixed text
indicate
state as one's opinion or judgement; declare
utter aloud
have or contain a certain wording or form

Difference between say and speculate

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