support a supposition

Frequency: 6.37.8 per million words

to provide evidence for a belief or idea

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Examples (10)

  • The new evidence helped to support the supposition that the suspect was not alone.
  • Scientists are gathering data to support their supposition about the existence of dark matter.
  • Historical records can sometimes support a supposition about past events.
  • While there's no direct proof, the circumstantial evidence seems to support the supposition of foul play.
  • The detective looked for any clues that could support his initial supposition of a staged robbery.
  • Further research is needed to support the supposition that this new drug is effective.
  • Can you find any scholarly articles that support the supposition that ancient civilizations had advanced astronomical knowledge?
  • The financial analyst presented data that seemed to support the supposition of an impending market downturn.
  • Without more concrete facts, it's difficult to support the supposition that the artifact is genuine.
  • The witness testimony, while shaky, might support the supposition that the defendant was present at the scene.