Definitions

posit

[poz-it] / ˈpɒz ɪt /

VERB

suppose

Synonyms

STRONGEST

hypothesize postulate presuppose

STRONG

assume conceive conclude conjecture consider deem dream expect fancy feel gather imagine judge premise presume pretend reckon regard suspect take think understand view

WEAK

be afraid have a hunch have sneaking suspicion swear by take as gospel truth take stock in

Antonyms

STRONG

abstain be honest disbelieve disregard forget ignore know leave misunderstand neglect not believe reject

Example Sentences

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Traders also may be selling what they can to cover losses in other markets, a number of observers posited.

From Barron's

Perhaps, somebody posited, he took a day trip to Liverpool and got stranded on the wrong side of the Mersey?

From BBC

He posited that opera’s magic lies in its inherent ambiguity and its true power is rebirth.

From The Wall Street Journal

"It's not for me to posit whether it's the beginning, the middle or the end. That's his," said the former Fox News host.

From Barron's

"It's not for me to posit whether it's the beginning, the middle or the end."

From Barron's