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to propound

to propound

4 7.9
To offer an idea or theory for others to think about
  • verb
  • /prəˈpaʊnd/
  • Formal
translation icon : proponer
  • Ideas were propounded by human actors and tested, and found wanting by human actors.
  • propounds a theory
  • propounded ideas
  • propounded an argument

But what ends up happening says that that the novels, like the diary, propound the absurd question.

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Examples

  • Since when has vigor and coherence in propounding one's position and in pointing out folly been a vice?

    Blog text (18)

  • Her own work and reliability were overshadowed by her father's reputation for propounding wild theories.

    Fiction book (1998)

  • And Obama needs to not only propose, but propound his own plan to do that.

    Blog text (1)

  • But again, I want to avoid giving any suggestion that I want to propound a germ theory of history.

  • So that's why Republicans were sure to propound that message on Friday morning.

    Blog text (14)

  • His five-point program could have been equally propounded by most, if not all, of his rivals.

    Academic text (1992)

  • Many reasons have been propounded for why Specter's bill continues to languish despite significant support.

    Academic text (2006)

  • Editor's Note: This essay responds and presents a view opposed to that propounded in the preceding article.

    Academic text (1997)

  • Sabato is propounding no such myth, but rather lamenting its absence.

    Academic text (1995)

  • During the meeting, she decided to propound her innovative ideas for the marketing campaign.

Synonyms

to propose
vsto propound
∞ 3.0

To suggest a plan or idea for others to consider

is broader, covering arguments and theories as well as plans
to float
vsto propound
134 5.3

To suggest an idea or plan to see people's reaction

is more formal and deliberate rather than a tentative suggestion
to put forward
vsto propound
65 3.2

To suggest an idea or plan for others to consider

is more formal and treats ideas as theories for discussion
to posit
vsto propound
  • Formal
35 7.5

To suggest that something is true as the start of an argument

is used to propose for consideration rather than assert as fact
to bring forward
vsto propound
5 3.9

To present an idea or plan for people to discuss

focuses on presenting ideas or theories themselves, not just formal introduction
to proposition
vsto propound
3 4.2

To suggest a plan or idea to someone

acts as the action of presenting ideas rather than the thing offered
to put the case
vsto propound
1 7.1

Give reasons for or against an idea

is more general, including neutral presentation as well as advocacy

Antonyms

to withdraw
103 3.7

To take back something you said before, especially in public

to retract
  • Formal
41 6.0

To take back a statement or opinion in public

How Assertive

to assert
229 3.9
to advocate
343 3.7
to propound
  • Formal
4 7.9
to propose
∞ 3.0
to suggest
∞ 1.6
to mention
∞ 1.0

Surface Forms

propound infinitive
propounded past
propounded past participle
propounding present participle
propounds third person singular

Etymology

The word propound comes from Latin parts pro- ('forward') and ponere ('to put'), and is like the simpler English word propose. So to propound an idea is to 'put it forward' for others to think about.