C1 Collocation Formal

Levantar hipótese

Raise hypothesis

Meaning

To propose a theory or explanation for something.

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Cultural Background

Used in academic and corporate settings to sound professional. Often used interchangeably with 'colocar a hipótese'. Essential for thesis writing. Used when reporting on ongoing investigations.

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Use it in meetings

It makes you sound very analytical and professional.

Meaning

To propose a theory or explanation for something.

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Use it in meetings

It makes you sound very analytical and professional.

Test Yourself

Complete the sentence.

Os cientistas vão ________ a hipótese de que a água é essencial.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: levantar

The correct collocation is 'levantar hipótese'.

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Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Complete the sentence. Fill Blank B2

Os cientistas vão ________ a hipótese de que a água é essencial.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: levantar

The correct collocation is 'levantar hipótese'.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

No, it's too formal.

Related Phrases

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Formular hipótese

synonym

To formulate a theory

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Colocar a hipótese

synonym

To propose a theory

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