Definition of premise

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • premise is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 11
  • premise is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 11
  • premise is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 13

Definition of premise


  • take something as preexisting and given (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. premiss
  • a statement that is assumed to be true and from which a conclusion can be drawn (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. assumption
    2. premiss
  • furnish with a preface or introduction (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. introduce
    2. precede
    3. preface
  • set forth beforehand, often as an explanation (verb)

    Examples

    1. He premised these remarks so that his readers might understand

See definition of premise in Merriam Webster