support a theory

Frequency: 8.120.5 per million words

to provide evidence that makes a theory more likely

theoryVERB + theory

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support

Examples (10)

  • New evidence emerged to support the theory.
  • The experiment's results did not support his initial theory.
  • Scientists are looking for data that could support this controversial theory.
  • Further research is needed to fully support the theory of evolution.
  • Can you provide any facts to support your theory?
  • The archaeological findings strongly support the theory of ancient migration.
  • His argument failed to adequately support the complex theory.
  • Many observations consistently support the Big Bang theory.
  • This new discovery might support an alternative theory of climate change.
  • We need more quantitative data to support this economic theory.