propound
[ pruh-pound ]
/ prəˈpaʊnd /
verb (used with object)
to put forward or offer for consideration, acceptance, or adoption; set forth; propose: to propound a theory.
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pro·pound·er, nounun·pro·pound·ed, adjectiveWords nearby propound
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British Dictionary definitions for propound
propound
/ (prəˈpaʊnd) /
verb (tr)
to suggest or put forward for consideration
English law
- to produce (a will or similar instrument) to the proper court or authority in order for its validity to be established
- (of an executor) to bring (an action to obtain probate) in solemn form
Derived forms of propound
propounder, nounWord Origin for propound
C16 propone, from Latin prōpōnere to set forth, from pro- 1 + pōnere to place
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