1. (

• postulate ,
• posit

) (logic) a proposition that is accepted as true in order to provide a basis for logical reasoning ;

1. (

• situate ,
• fix ,
• posit ,
• deposit ,

) put (something somewhere) firmly; "She posited her hand on his shoulder"; "deposit the suitcase on the bench"; "fix your eyes on this spot" ;

2. (

• submit ,
• state ,
• put_forward ,
• posit ,

) put before; "I submit to you that the accused is guilty" ;

3. (

• postulate ,
• posit

) take as a given; assume as a postulate or axiom; "He posited three basic laws of nature" ;