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premised

/ˈprɛmaɪzd/ /ˈprɛmɪst/

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verb

To state or assume something as a proposition to an argument.

Examples :

"My argument for more recess time is premised on the idea that children need more physical activity. "

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verb

To make a premise.

Examples :

"The teacher premised her lesson on the assumption that all students had completed the assigned reading. "

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verb

To set forth beforehand, or as introductory to the main subject; to offer previously, as something to explain or aid in understanding what follows.

Examples :

"The teacher premised her lecture on climate change with a brief review of basic scientific principles. "

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verb

To send before the time, or beforehand; hence, to cause to be before something else; to employ previously.

Examples :

"The teacher premised the vocabulary lesson with a quick review of last week's words. "

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adjective

Having a (specified) premise

Examples :

"The argument was premised on the assumption that everyone has equal access to technology. "

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