posit posit /ˈpɑːzət/

noun

1. (logic) a proposition that is accepted as true in order to provide a basis for logical reasoning  ( posit , postulate )
   (logic) a proposition that is accepted as true in order to provide a basis for logical reasoning
   

verb

1. Take as a given; assume as a postulate or axiom  ( posit , postulate )
   take as a given; assume as a postulate or axiom
    He posited three basic laws of nature
   He posited three basic laws of nature
   
2. Put before  ( posit , put forward , submit , state )
   put before
    I submit to you that the accused is guilty
   I submit to you that the accused is guilty
   
3. Put (something somewhere) firmly  ( fix , posit , situate , deposit )
   put (something somewhere) firmly
    She posited her hand on his shoulder
   She posited her hand on his shoulder
    Deposit the suitcase on the bench
   deposit the suitcase on the bench
    Fix your eyes on this spot
   fix your eyes on this spot