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

[ Syn: postulate ]

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

[ Syn: situate , fix , deposit ]

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

[ Syn: submit , state , put forward ]

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

[ Syn: postulate ]