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propound

verb (propound, propounds, propounded, propounding)

«propound» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

(formal) To put forward an idea, theory or question for people to think about. tree →

In the lessons

A formal word used in history of science and exams: scientists propound theories, philosophers propound ideas, people propound riddles.

Examples

Darwin propounded the theory of evolution by natural selection. tree →
The professor propounded a new idea about dinosaurs. tree →
She propounded a plan to the school council. tree →
The Hatter propounded a riddle that had no answer. tree →
He propounded a theory about the stars. tree →
The question was propounded at the meeting. tree →

Note

Formal; everyday words: put forward, suggest, propose.

On Mova

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