premise (Meaning)
premise (n)
a statement that is assumed to be true and from which a conclusion can be drawn
premise (v)
set forth beforehand, often as an explanation
furnish with a preface or introduction
take something as preexisting and given
Synonyms & Antonyms of premise
Synonyms:
- theory
- presumption
- hypothesis
- if
- proposition
- assumption
- thesis
- presupposition
- postulate
- given
- hypothetical
- conclusion
Antonyms:
FAQs About the word premise
a statement that is assumed to be true and from which a conclusion can be drawn, set forth beforehand, often as an explanation, furnish with a preface or introd
theory, presumption, hypothesis, if, proposition,assumption, thesis, presupposition, postulate, given
wonder (about), disagree (with), discount, dispute, discredit, reject, discredit, challenge, doubt, discount
The premise of the argument is that all humans are inherently good.
The play's premise revolves around a group of strangers stranded on a deserted island.
The premise for the scientific experiment was that plants need sunlight to grow.
The premise of the investigation is that the suspect had a motive to commit the crime.
