posit

Noun

• (logic) a proposition that is accepted as true in order to provide a basis for logical reasoning

Verb

• take as a given; assume as a postulate or axiom
  • He posited three basic laws of nature
    

• put before
  • I submit to you that the accused is guilty
    

• put (something somewhere) firmly
  • She posited her hand on his shoulder
    
  • deposit the suitcase on the bench
    
  • fix your eyes on this spot
    

Related words

• Synonyms: 
  postulate , submit , state , put forward , situate , fix , deposit