propound

verb

pro·​pound prə-ˈpau̇nd How to pronounce propound (audio)
propounded; propounding; propounds

transitive verb

: to offer for discussion or consideration
propounder noun

Examples of propound in a Sentence

Her new book expands upon the theory propounded in her first book. let us propound the question whether mercy killing should ever be an option
Recent Examples on the Web Trump and many of his political allies propound a highly nationalistic and xenophobic vision of the United States’ role in the world. Jordan Tama, Foreign Affairs, 6 July 2023 Trump has wagered that nonwhite voters, even those in Democratic districts, will come to see how closely their values align with those propounded by the G.O.P.: traditional family roles, religion, fiscal discipline, meritocracy. E. Tammy Kim, The New Yorker, 19 Aug. 2024 Yet that continued support for armed struggle explains why Hamas has been empowered to reject generous peace initiatives propounded by the Israelis. Washington Post, 19 June 2024 The complexity is compounded by separate regulators for many parts of the health-care economy, some of which propound different security guidelines from one another, or none at all. Joseph Menn, Washington Post, 19 Mar. 2024 See all Example Sentences for propound 

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Word History

Etymology

alteration of earlier propone, from Middle English (Scots) proponen, from Latin proponere to display, propound, from pro- before + ponere to put, place — more at pro-, position

First Known Use

circa 1531, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of propound was circa 1531

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“Propound.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/propound. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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propound

verb
pro·​pound prə-ˈpau̇nd How to pronounce propound (audio)
propounder noun

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