posit

1. V-T If you posit something, you suggest or assume it as the basis for an argument or calculation. 假定; 假設(shè)[正式]

Several writers have posited the idea of a universal consciousness. 幾個作者都假設(shè)一種普遍意識的思想。

Callahan posits that chemical elements radiate electromagnetic signals. 卡拉漢假定化學(xué)元素放射電磁信號。