word
Premise
PREH-mihs
/ˈprɛmɪs/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
premise
Dictionary meaning
A statement that is assumed to be true and from which a conclusion can be drawn.
Examples
- They premised these remarks so that their readers might understand.
Synonyms: assumption
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