propounder

pro·pound

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [pruh-pound]
- /prəˈpaʊnd/
- /prəˈpaʊndə /

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pruh-pound]
- /prəˈpaʊnd/

Definition of propounder word

verb with object propounder to put forward or offer for consideration, acceptance, or adoption; set forth; propose: to propound a theory. 1

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Origin of propounder

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 Propounder

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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propounder 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.

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