The correct answer is Option (4) → Hypothesize
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Postulate (Verb) means to suggest or assume the existence, fact, or truth of (something) as a basis for reasoning or discussion; to propose or hypothesize.
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Hypothesize (Verb) means to put forward a theory or educated guess as a starting point for further investigation; to postulate.
Other Options:
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Highlight means to draw special attention to. (Unrelated to the act of assumption/proposal).
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Disprove means to show that something is false. (Antonym)
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Refute means to prove a statement or theory to be wrong. (Antonym)
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