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

This time, Sumner elevated his speech to a higher level of abstraction to propound on the historical meaning and ontology of the Civil War. —Zaakir Tameez june 11, Literary Hub, 11 June 2025

Only a revival of what the Founders propounded as truths and sound beliefs can save us. —Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 31 May 2025

The Conference of the Birds is a poem about sufism, the doctrine propounded by the mystics of Islam. —Lee Sharrock, Forbes.com, 18 May 2025

Bernardo Kastrup, a double Ph.D. in Computer Engineering and Philosophy and former CERN scientist, has propounded this thinking and collaborated with leaders like Dr. Faggin. —Carlo Tortora Brayda, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025

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

Rhymes for propound

• abound
• aground
• around
• astound
• background
• campground
• clothbound
• confound
• earthbound
• eastbound
• expound
• fairground

Kids Definition

propound

verb

pro·​pound prə-ˈpau̇nd 

: propose sense 1

propounder noun