propound

[pruh-pound]

verb (used with object)

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

Origin of propound

1545–55; later variant of Middle English propone (see propone) < Latin prōpōnere to set forth, equivalent to prō- pro-¹ + pōnere to put, place, set. See compound¹, expound

Related formspro·pound·er, nounun·pro·pound·ed, adjective

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Examples from the Web for propounder

Historical Examples of propounder

It never has—not at least in connection with the name of its propounder.
Luck or Cunning
Samuel Butler
The effect of this statement was greater than its propounder had dared to hope.
In the Whirl of the Rising
Bertram Mitford
He is no propounder of problems, no searcher after hidden purposes.
Horace and His Influence
Grant Showerman
Even their propounder pointed out that they would be extremely difficult to put into practice.
Unwise Child
Gordon Randall Garrett
If, however, the Wizard did answer correctly, the propounder of the query was to lose his head.
Harper's Round Table, April 30, 1895
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British Dictionary definitions for propounder

propound

verb (tr)

to suggest or put forward for consideration
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 Formspropounder, noun

Word Origin for propound

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

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Word Origin and History for propounder

propound

late 16c. variant of Middle English proponen "to put forward" (late 14c.), from Latin proponere "put forth, set forth, lay out, display, expose to view," figuratively "set before the mind; resolve; intend, design," from pro- "before" (see pro-) + ponere "to put" (see position (n.)). Perhaps influenced in form by compound, expound. Related: Propounded; propounding.