Posit (Verb)
Meaning 1
Take as a given; assume as a postulate or axiom; "He posited three basic laws of nature".
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Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.
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Meaning 2
Put before; "I submit to you that the accused is guilty".
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Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
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Meaning 3
Put (something somewhere) firmly; "She posited her hand on his shoulder"; "deposit the suitcase on the bench"; "fix your eyes on this spot".
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Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
Examples
- She posited her hand on his shoulder to comfort him.
- He posited the suitcase carefully in the trunk of the car.
- Please posit your briefcase on the floor for a moment.
- She gently posited the baby in her crib.
- The artist carefully posited the delicate vase on the fragile pedestal.