propound

[ pruh-pound ]

verb (used with object)

1. to put forward or offer for consideration, acceptance, or adoption; set forth; propose:

   to propound a theory.

propound

/ prəˈpaʊnd /

verb

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

Derived Forms

• proˈpounder, noun

Other Words From

• pro·pounder noun
• unpro·pounded adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of propound¹

1545–55; later variant of Middle English propone ( propone ) < Latin prōpōnere to set forth, equivalent to prō- pro- ¹ + pōnere to put, place, set. See compound ¹, expound

Word History and Origins

Origin of propound¹

C16 propone, from Latin prōpōnere to set forth, from pro- ¹+ pōnere to place

Example Sentences

“This is actually propounding universal, population-level mask-wearing,” Gandhi says.

From Popular-Science

It's just too tempting to use cable TV's monologue format to propound comfortable dogma and ignore unsettling counter-evidence.

From The Daily Beast

It is the men who propound agitating ideas and who revolutionize the character of nations, that are persecuted.

From Project Gutenberg

I propose, therefore, O Phaedo, that you propound someone statement which all you who have been discussing the matter believe.

From Project Gutenberg

"That is rather a dangerous theory to propound," said Mr. Orban.

From Project Gutenberg

It is a strange folly in multitudes of us, to set ourselves no mark, to propound no end in the hearing of the Gospel.

From Project Gutenberg

The unanswered question of the boy in the 'Moon Prayer' is one of many that the poet likes to propound.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• broach
• proffer
• set forth