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Postulated

Verb / ˈpɑ:stʃʌˌleɪtɪd / Another word for postulated — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The word 'postulated' means to suggest or assume the existence, fact, or truth of something as a basis for reasoning or research.

Synonyms & similar words

demand require necessitate need callfor obviate ask take postulate posit involve contend hypothesize propose assume presume conjecture speculate suppose posit imagine infer guess predict theorize surmise presuppose conceive anticipate foresee hypothecate deem

Example sentences

  1. The professor postulated that the Earth is round.
  2. She postulated that eating healthy would improve her energy levels.
  3. The detective postulated that the suspect had a motive for the crime.
  4. He postulated that aliens exist on other planets.
  5. The author postulated a different ending for the story.

Quotes

  • 'It is not desirable to cultivate a respect for the law, so much as for the right.' - Henry David Thoreau
  • 'The only way to deal with this life, I concluded, is to accept it.' - Agatha Christie
  • 'The most important thing is to try and inspire people so that they can be great in whatever they want to do.' - Kobe Bryant

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