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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"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishPROPOUND | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › propoundPropound Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    : to offer for discussion or consideration. propounder noun. Synonyms. advance. bounce. offer. pose. proffer. propose. suggest. vote. See all Synonyms & Antonyms in Thesaurus. Examples of propound in a Sentence.

  4. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › propoundPropound - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    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.

  5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryPROPOUND | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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

  6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishpropound verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

    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.

  7. www.dictionary.com › browse › propoundPROPOUND Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Propound definition: to put forward or offer for consideration, acceptance, or adoption; set forth; propose. See examples of PROPOUND used in a sentence.

  8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishPROPOUND definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    If someone propounds an idea or point of view they have, they suggest it for people to consider. [formal] This zoologist has propounded a general theory of the vocal sounds that animals make. [VERB noun] Synonyms: put forward, present, advance, propose More Synonyms of propound.

  9. www.thefreedictionary.com › propoundPropound - definition of propound by The Free Dictionary

    1. to suggest or put forward for consideration. 2. (Law) 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. [C16 propone, from Latin prōpōnere to set forth, from pro- 1 + pōnere to place]

  10. www.yourdictionary.com › propoundPropound Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

    Dictionary Meanings. Propound Definition. prə-pound. propounded, propounding, propounds. Meanings. Synonyms. Sentences. Definition Source. Origin. Verb. Filter. verb. To put forward for consideration; propose. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. Synonyms: suggest. submit. put forward. set forth. offer. propose. pose. advance.

  11. www.britannica.com › dictionary › propoundPropound Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

    PROPOUND meaning: to suggest (an idea, theory, etc.) to a person or group of people to consider propose.