posit

To assume or put forward, as for consideration or the basis of argument.

To place firmly in position.

To base (something) on an assumption regarding (something else); assume (something) to have (something else) as a basis.

To dispose, range, or place in relation to other objects.

To lay down as a position or principle; assume as real or conceded; present as a fact; affirm.

To dispose or set firmly or fixedly; to place or dispose in relation to other objects.

To assume as real or conceded.

Something that is posited; a postulate.

Abbreviation of position.

Assume the existence of; to postulate.