Collocations for supposition - noun
ADJ.
mere, pure
That is mere supposition!
That is mere supposition!
reasonable
It is a reasonable supposition that many mothers would welcome the offer of part-time work.
It is a reasonable supposition that many mothers would welcome the offer of part-time work.
VERB + SUPPOSITION
make, work on
Let''s work on the supposition that she meant no offence.
Let''s work on the supposition that she meant no offence.
be based on | confirm, support | be correct in
You are correct in your suppositions about the source of his wealth.
You are correct in your suppositions about the source of his wealth.
SUPPOSITION + VERB
be based on sth
PREP.
on (a/the) ~
She was charged on the supposition that she had colluded with her husband in the murders.
She was charged on the supposition that she had colluded with her husband in the murders.
~ about
They are making all sorts of suppositions about our possible reaction.
They are making all sorts of suppositions about our possible reaction.
~ of
a supposition of innocence
a supposition of innocence