Synonyms: assumption, premise, premiss
Definition: a statement that is assumed to be true and from which a conclusion can be drawn
Usage: on the assumption that he has been injured we can infer that he will not to play
Similar words: posit, postulate
Definition: (logic) a proposition that is accepted as true in order to provide a basis for logical reasoning
Definition: take something as preexisting and given
Similar words: suppose, presuppose
Definition: take for granted or as a given; suppose beforehand
Usage: I presuppose that you have done your work
Synonyms: precede, preface, premise, introduce
Definition: furnish with a preface or introduction
Usage: She always precedes her lectures with a joke; He prefaced his lecture with a critical remark about the institution
Similar words: tell, say, state
Definition: express in words
Usage: He said that he wanted to marry her; tell me what is bothering you; state your opinion; state your name
Synonyms: premise
Definition: set forth beforehand, often as an explanation
Usage: He premised these remarks so that his readers might understand