propound
to put forward or offer for consideration, acceptance, or adoption; set forth; propose: to propound a theory.
Origin of propound
1Other words from propound
- pro·pound·er, noun
- un·pro·pound·ed, adjective
Words Nearby propound
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How to use propound in a sentence
“This is actually propounding universal, population-level mask-wearing,” Gandhi says.
Wearing a mask could protect you from COVID-19 in more ways than you think | Kat Eschner | September 10, 2020 | Popular-ScienceIt's just too tempting to use cable TV's monologue format to propound comfortable dogma and ignore unsettling counter-evidence.
It is the men who propound agitating ideas and who revolutionize the character of nations, that are persecuted.
Beacon Lights of History, Volume I | John LordI propose, therefore, O Phaedo, that you propound someone statement which all you who have been discussing the matter believe.
The Inhumanity of Socialism | Edward F. Adams"That is rather a dangerous theory to propound," said Mr. Orban.
Queensland Cousins | Eleanor Luisa Haverfield
It is a strange folly in multitudes of us, to set ourselves no mark, to propound no end in the hearing of the Gospel.
Aids to Reflection | Samuel Taylor ColeridgeThe unanswered question of the boy in the 'Moon Prayer' is one of many that the poet likes to propound.
British Dictionary definitions for propound
/ (prəˈpaʊnd) /
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
Origin of propound
1Derived forms of propound
- propounder, noun
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