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PREMISE

(noun, verb)

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There are 4 meanings of the word Premise.

How to pronounce premise:

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Premise - as a noun

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 (Exact Relations)
assumption14premiss11
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
posit7postulate11
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Premise - as a verb

Set forth beforehand, often as an explanation

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

Furnish with a preface or introduction

Example: "She always precedes her lectures with a joke"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
introduce12precede12preface14
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
say6state5tell4
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Take something as preexisting and given

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
premiss11

Example Sentences

"The main premise of the movie is the existence of aliens."
"The premise of the argument is flawed."
"The book begins with an intriguing premise."
"The premise of the contract is that payment is due upon completion of the work."
"His theory is based on a false premise."
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Word Game Points

Is PREMISE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, premise is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

PREMISE has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is PREMISE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, premise is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PREMISE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is PREMISE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, premise is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PREMISE has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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