propound

verb

pro·​pound prə-ˈpau̇nd 

propounded; propounding; propounds

transitive verb

: to offer for discussion or consideration

propounder noun

Synonyms

• advance
• bounce
• offer
• pose
• proffer
• propose
• suggest
• vote

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

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

Kids Definition

propound

verb

pro·​pound prə-ˈpau̇nd 

: propose sense 1

propounder noun