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View usage for: (prəpaʊnd) Word forms: 3rd person singular presenttense propounds, present participle propounding, past tense, past participle propoundedverbIf 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 propound in British English (prəˈpaʊnd) verb (transitive)1. to suggest or put forward for consideration 2. English lawa. 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 Derived forms propounder (proˈpounder) noun Word origin C16 propone, from Latin prōpōnere to set forth, from pro-1 + pōnere to place propound in American English (prəˈpaʊnd; proʊˈpaʊnd) verb transitive to put forward for consideration; propose Derived forms propounder (proˈpounder) noun Word origin altered < propone Synonyms of 'propound'put forward, present, advance, propose More Synonyms of propound Definition to put forward for consideration She continues to propound her theories about the supernatural. Synonyms put forward advocatelay down contend set forth Additional synonymsDefinition to present an idea for consideration Many theories have been advanced as to why this is. Synonyms suggest, offer, present, propose, allege, cite, advocate, submit, prescribe, put forward, proffer, adduce, offer as a suggestion Definition to assume to be true as the basis of an argument or theory Freud postulated that we all have a death instinct. Synonyms presuppose, suppose, advance, propose, assume, put forward, take for granted, predicate, theorize, posit, hypothesize Definition to put forward or submit We presented three options to the unions for discussion. Synonyms put forward, offer, suggest, raise, state, produce, introduce, advance, relate, declare, extend, pose, submit, tender, hold out, recount, expound, proffer, adduce- proposal
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Additional synonymsDefinition to put forward (a plan) for consideration We are about to propose some changes to the system. Synonyms put forward, present, suggest, advance, come up with, submit, tender, proffer, propoundI submit that you knew exactly what you were doing. Synonyms suggest, claim, argue, propose, state, put, move, advance, volunteer, assert, contend, propoundDefinition to put forward (a plan or an idea) for consideration I suggest you ask him some specific questions about his past. Synonyms recommend, propose, advise, move, table (British), counsel, advocate, prescribe, put forward, propound, offer a suggestion |