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   propound

   /prəˈpaʊnd/

   verb

   • 1. put forward (an idea or theory) for consideration by others: "he began to propound the idea of a ‘social monarchy’ as an alternative to Franco"

   Word Origin mid 16th century: alteration of archaic propone, from Latin proponere ‘set forth’, from pro- ‘forward’ + ponere ‘put’. The addition of the final -d can be compared with that in expound and compound.

   Derivatives

   • 1. propounder noun

   Scrabble Points: 13

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   The meaning of PROPOUND is to offer for discussion or consideration. How to use propound in a sentence.

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   PROPOUND definition: 1. to suggest a theory, belief, or opinion for other people to consider: 2. to suggest a theory…. Learn more.

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   PROPOUND meaning: 1. to suggest a theory, belief, or opinion for other people to consider: 2. to suggest a theory…. Learn more.

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   When you propound an idea, you put it forward. If you tell your teacher that listening to music in class would help students do their work, then you propound the idea that music can be a motivator.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › english › propoundPROPOUND definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   1. to suggest or put forward for consideration. 2. English law. a. to produce (a will or similar instrument) to the proper court or authority in order for its validity to be established. b. (of an executor) to bring (an action to obtain probate) in solemn form. Collins English Dictionary.

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   propound something to suggest an idea or explanation of something for people to consider synonym propose, put forward the theory of natural selection, first propounded by Charles Darwin Keynes propounded the idea of demand-led growth.

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