premise

[prem-is] / ˈprɛm ɪs /

NOUN

hypothesis, argument

Synonyms

STRONGEST

assertion assumption basis ground presumption proposition thesis

STRONG

evidence posit postulate postulation presupposition proof supposition

WEAK

apriorism

Antonyms

STRONGEST

denial reality rejection

WEAK

fact truth

VERB

hypothesize

Synonyms

STRONG

announce assume begin commence introduce posit postulate predicate presume presuppose start state suppose

Antonyms

STRONG

calculate complete conclude die disbelieve end finish stop

WEAK

be factual

Example Sentences

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The premise here isn’t that all empathy is wrong, only empathy for those deemed unworthy.

From Los Angeles Times

Today’s humanoid robots are the right idea, but the technology isn’t up to the premise, Dogrusoz said.

From The Wall Street Journal

Bangladesh strongly objected to a protest by a Hindu group outside its diplomatic premises in Delhi, calling it "unjustifiable".

From BBC

“The operation also caused members of the scam networks to flee the premises,” the Thai military said on social media.

From The Wall Street Journal

Some would-be customers lingered outside the premises, seemingly wondering whether it was all right to go inside.

From Los Angeles Times