postulate postulate /ˈpɑːstʃələt/

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. () Maintain or assert  ( postulate , contend )
   maintain or assert
    He contended that Communism had no future
   He contended that Communism had no future
   
2. () 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
   
3. Require as useful, just, or proper  ( ask , postulate , involve , call for , demand , necessitate , need , require , take )
   require as useful, just, or proper
    It takes nerve to do what she did
   It takes nerve to do what she did
    Success usually requires hard work
   success usually requires hard work
    This job asks a lot of patience and skill
   This job asks a lot of patience and skill
    This position demands a lot of personal sacrifice
   This position demands a lot of personal sacrifice
    This dinner calls for a spectacular dessert
   This dinner calls for a spectacular dessert
    This intervention does not postulate a patient's consent
   This intervention does not postulate a patient's consent