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Meaning of word premise from English dictionary with examples, synonyms and antonyms.

Meaning : A statement that is assumed to be true and from which a conclusion can be drawn.

Example : On the assumption that he has been injured we can infer that he will not play.

Synonyms : assumption, premiss

Meaning : Set forth beforehand, often as an explanation.

Example : He premised these remarks so that his readers might understand.

Meaning : Furnish with a preface or introduction.

Example : She always precedes her lectures with a joke.
He prefaced his lecture with a critical remark about the institution.

Synonyms : introduce, precede, preface

Meaning : Take something as preexisting and given.

Synonyms : premiss

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