Word of the day

postulate

1. suggest or assume the existence, fact, or truth of (something) as a basis for reasoning, discussion, or belief

“his theory postulated a rotatory movement for hurricanes”

verb

/ˈpɑstʃəˌleɪt/

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postulate

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"The detective had to postulate various scenarios that could _____ the evidence found at the scene."

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  • suggest
  • theorize
  • deny
  • propose
  • reject
  • disapprove

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