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to postulate
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to suggest or assume the existence or truth of something as a basis for reasoning, discussion, or belief
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take as a given; assume as a postulate or axiom
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to demand or claim as a fundamental or basic principle
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(logic) a proposition that is accepted as true in order to provide a basis for logical reasoning
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Example
The philosopher postulated the concept of innate human rights as a foundation for ethical principles.
Philosophers often postulate hypothetical scenarios to explore the limits of moral reasoning.
Historians may postulate the motives behind historical figures' actions based on available evidence.
Economists postulate different models to analyze and predict the behavior of financial markets.
Before conducting the research, the scholar had to postulate the key hypotheses that would guide the investigation.
