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postulate
verb
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Divide postulate into syllables:

pos · tu · late

How to pronounce postulate:

Definition of postulate:

postulate (verb):
demand, claim
to assume to be true as the basis of an argument or theory

Synonyms for postulate:

claim

Antonyms for postulate:

disbelieveforgetdoubtwonderquestionmeasureneglectdismissdesertstop
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