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- [pruh-pound]
- /prəˈpaʊnd/
- /prəˈpaʊnd/
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- [pruh-pound]
- /prəˈpaʊnd/
Definitions of propound word
- verb with object propound to put forward or offer for consideration, acceptance, or adoption; set forth; propose: to propound a theory. 1
- transitive verb propound put forward 1
- verb propound If someone propounds an idea or point of view they have, they suggest it for people to consider. 0
- verb propound to suggest or put forward for consideration 0
- verb propound to produce (a will or similar instrument) to the proper court or authority in order for its validity to be established 0
- verb propound (of an executor) to bring (an action to obtain probate) in solemn form 0
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Origin of propound
First appearance:
before 1545 One of the 30% oldest English words
1545-55; later variant of Middle English propone (see propone) < Latin prōpōnere to set forth, equivalent to prō- pro-1 + pōnere to put, place, set. See compound1, expound
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Parts of speech for Propound
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
propound popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
propound usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for propound
verb propound
- announce — If you announce something, you tell people about it publicly or officially.
- bring forward — If you bring forward a meeting or event, you arrange for it to take place at an earlier date or time than had been planned.
- chime in — If you chime in, you say something just after someone else has spoken.
- declare — If you declare that something is true, you say that it is true in a firm, deliberate way. You can also declare an attitude or intention.
- gifting — something given voluntarily without payment in return, as to show favor toward someone, honor an occasion, or make a gesture of assistance; present.
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