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Definitions for Propound

[1] to put forward or offer for consideration, acceptance, or adoption; set forth; propose: to propound a theory.
[2] to suggest or put forward for consideration
[3] English law to produce (a will or similar instrument) to the proper court or authority in order for its validity to be established (of an executor) to bring (an action to obtain probate) in solemn form

Words related to Propound

proffer, broach, prefer, adduce, press, proposition, tender, contend, suggest, submit, state, solicit, recommend, advise, urge, invite, offer, pose, introduce, assert

Words nearby Propound

proposition, propositional attitude, propositional calculus, propositional function, propositus, propound, propoxur, propoxyphene, propr, propr., propraetor

Origin of Propound

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

Other words from Propound

pro·pound·er , noun
un·pro·pound·ed , adjective

Word origin for Propound

C16 propone, from Latin prōpōnere to set forth, from pro- 1 + pōnere to place

Synonyms for Propound

broach, proffer, set forth, adduce, advance, advise, affirm, ask, assert, contend, counsel, introduce, invite, kibitz, name, nominate, offer, pose, prefer, press, proposition, recommend, request, solicit, state, submit, suggest, tender, urge, volunteer, come up with, hit on, hold out, lay before, lay on the line, make a motion, make a pitch, move for, propone, put forward, put to, put up, speak one's piece, spitball