speculate; hype; manipulate publicity
Meanings
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to speculate; to trade frequently for profit; to manipulate (the market)
Originally a financial term referring to stock speculation or commodity trading to create false impressions and profit from price fluctuations. Often carries a negative connotation of artificial manipulation.
He frequently speculated in the stock market and earned huge profits.
Malicious speculation on agricultural product prices is prohibited.
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This institution was accused of speculating in virtual currencies.
verb
to hype; to promote through exaggerated media publicity
Refers to deliberately creating news or repeatedly publicizing through media to increase popularity or influence. Often implies sensationalism or artificial inflation of importance.
After a round of news hype, this singer's fame greatly increased.
This movie relied on hyping star scandals to attract attention.
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He doesn't want to excessively hype his private life.
The media carried out massive hype on this matter.