postulate
verbHow many syllables in postulate?
There are 3 syllables in the word postulate.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:
abandon
abstain
be honest
calculate
decide
deny
desert
disbelieve
discard
dismiss
disregard
distrust
doubt
forget
ignore
know
leave
measure
misunderstand
neglect
not believe
prove
question
reject
stop
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