make a supposition
Frequency: 6.58.2 per million words
to form an idea or belief without firm evidence
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- Based on the available evidence, we can make a supposition about the perpetrator's motive.
- The detective refused to make any suppositions until all the facts were gathered.
- It's unwise to make a supposition about someone's intentions without knowing them.
- During the investigation, they had to make a supposition to explain the missing evidence.
- From the scattered clues, the historian could make a tentative supposition about the ancient ritual.
- He was quick to make a supposition that she was upset, based on her quiet demeanor.
- The scientific community will make a supposition that is then tested through experimentation.
- Without concrete proof, any statement about the cause of the fire remains a mere supposition that we can make.
- The consultant made a supposition about market trends to guide the company's strategy.
- It's easy to make wild suppositions when you don't have all the information.