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Definition of propound

propound

/prəˈpaʊnd/
pro · pound
Past Simple:propounded
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Past Participle:propounded
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Present Participle:propounding
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propound Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To put forward a theory, plan, or question for consideration by others.

Example

"The physicist was the first to propound the hypothesis that dark matter influences galactic rotation."

2

To submit a will or other testamentary document to a probate court to establish its validity (in law).

Example

"The executor petitioned the court to propound the newly discovered codicil to the estate's will."

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• Rhymes for propound

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propose
proposer
proposition
propound
proprietarily
proprietary
proprietor

Word Origin & Etymology

Altered in the 16th century from earlier 'propoune', from Latin 'proponere' (to set forth or propose), formed from 'pro-' (forth) and 'ponere' (to put or place), with the final '-d' added by analogy with words like 'expound' and 'compound'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Propound. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/propound
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