postulate

Meaning

to suggest or assume that something is true as the basis for reasoning or discussion

to suggest or assume the existence of something as a basis for reasoning

Example Sentences

Scientists postulate that life exists on other planets.

The scientist postulated that life could exist on other planets.

Synonyms

assume, propose, theorize, hypothesize, suggest

Entry 1

assume, propose, theorize, hypothesize

Entry 2

propose, assume, hypothesize, suggest, theorize

Antonyms

prove, demonstrate, verify, deny, reject, disprove

Entry 1

prove, demonstrate, verify

Entry 2

deny, reject, disprove

Collocations

postulate theory, postulate existence, postulate principle, postulate hypothesis, postulate axiom, postulate a theory, postulate the existence, postulate that

Entry 1

postulate theory, postulate existence, postulate principle, postulate hypothesis, postulate axiom

Entry 2

postulate a theory, postulate the existence, postulate that