premise synonyms

premise

n.

proposition, axiom, assumption; see basis 1, proof 1.

premise

v.

  1. To introduce

    preface, commence, start, announce; see begin 1.

  2. To assume

    presuppose, suppose, postulate; see assume 1. See syn. study at assume.

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