Premise (Verb)
Meaning 1
Set forth beforehand, often as an explanation; "He premised these remarks so that his readers might understand".
Classification
Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
Examples
- The biologist first premised that the earth's ecosystem was delicate before discussing climate change.
- She premised her arguments with several quotes from historical figures to give them more credibility.
- The professor premised the key to understanding the concept was to break it down into simpler terms.
- In the beginning of the speech, he premised that the welfare of the people was his main priority.
- She premised her statement with an example from real life so that her audience could better relate.
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Meaning 2
Take something as preexisting and given.
Classification
Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.
Examples
- They will premise that the deadline is a requirement to receive funding for the project.
- The author premises that the audience is already familiar with the historical context.
- The philosopher premises certain definitions and moves forward to develop his argument.
- The study premises an understanding of advanced calculus as an entrance requirement for students in this program.
- This experiment premises that the control and experimental conditions differ only in the intended test variable.
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Meaning 3
Furnish with a preface or introduction; "She always precedes her lectures with a joke"; "He prefaced his lecture with a critical remark about the institution".
Classification
Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
Examples
- The author prefaced the novel with a brief explanation of its historical context.
- The professor premised her talk on a comparative analysis of past and present.
- The editor prefaced the book of poems with a touching tribute to the late poet.
- She always premised her conversations with a lighthearted anecdote to ease tension.
- The foreword prefaced the collection of essays with a nuanced exploration of its themes.