Propound

Pronunciation: /prəˈpaʊnd/

Definitions of propound

verb to put forward or offer for consideration

Example Sentences

A1 The teacher asked the students to propound their ideas on the topic.

A2 During the debate, each team will propound their arguments.

B1 The scientist propounded a new theory that challenged existing beliefs.

B2 The author propounded a controversial idea in his latest book.

C1 The philosopher propounded a complex philosophical concept in his lecture.

C2 The researcher propounded a groundbreaking hypothesis that could revolutionize the field.

Examples of propound in a Sentence

formal The philosopher propounded a new theory on ethics during the academic conference.

informal She likes to propound her ideas during casual conversations with friends.

slang I heard him propound some crazy conspiracy theories at the bar last night.

figurative The artist propounded a bold new style of painting that challenged traditional norms.

Grammatical Forms of propound

• past tense: propounded
• plural: propounds
• comparative: more propound
• superlative: most propound
• present tense: propound
• future tense: will propound
• perfect tense: have propounded
• continuous tense: is propounding
• singular: propound
• positive degree: propound
• infinitive: to propound
• gerund: propounding
• participle: propounding

Origin and Evolution of propound

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'propound' originated from the Latin word 'proponere', which means 'to set forth'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'propound' has evolved to mean to put forward or offer for consideration, especially in a formal or public setting.