Definition of PROPOUND

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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 Before Albert Einstein propounded his theory of relativity in the early 20th century, it was assumed that matter could ultimately be broken down into indivisible indestructible parts. — Harish Pullanoor, Quartz India, "How the Indian icon Nataraja danced his way from ancient history to modern physics," 18 Dec. 2019 But while millions have read unsupported theories propounded in dark corners of the internet, some have been prompted to act violently. — Ali Watkins, New York Times, "Accused of Killing a Gambino Mob Boss, He’s Presenting a Novel Defense," 6 Dec. 2019 But the late-nineteenth-century American upper class largely delighted in the philosophy propounded by the Englishman Herbert Spencer: that the millionaire was not a conniving brute but a product of natural selection. — Doug Henwood, Harper's magazine, "To Serve Is to Rule," 28 Oct. 2019 This equation of divine and political power runs counter to the American principle of the separation of church and state, and propounds an elitist, even totalitarian view of politics. — Josephine Livingstone, The New Republic, "The Family’s Big Secret Is Hiding in Plain Sight," 14 Aug. 2019 In the case of reparations, this would mean Democrats propounding an idea even more unpopular than Mr Trump’s policy of tearing migrant children from their parents. — The Economist, "The idea of reparations for slavery is a morally appealing but flawed," 29 June 2019 In it, Socrates propounds his theory of love, introducing the concept of Platonic love, which formed the basis of his theory of ideal forms. — Jamie James, WSJ, "‘Socrates in Love’ Review: A Vigorous, Brilliant Young Man," 17 May 2019 British Prime Minister Theresa May warned Friday that Brexit talks had hit a logjam, calling on European leaders to propound new proposals. — Gunjan Banerji, WSJ, "Government Bond Prices Finish Fourth Week of Losses," 21 Sep. 2018 Many leading Republicans have turned away from the robust internationalism propounded by Mr. McCain toward a more limited role for the U.S. advocated by President Trump. — Gordon Lubold, WSJ, "John McCain’s Death Leaves Foreign-Policy Void," 26 Aug. 2018

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“Propound.” The Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster Inc., https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/propound. Accessed 25 January 2020.