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propound

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pro·pound  (pr-pound)
tr.v. pro·pound·ed, pro·pound·ing, pro·pounds
To put forward for consideration; set forth. See Synonyms at propose.

[Alteration of propoune, from Middle English proponen, from Latin prpnere, to set forth; see propose.]

pro·pounder n.

propound [prəˈpaʊnd]
vb (tr)
1. to suggest or put forward for consideration
2. (Law) English law
a.  to produce (a will or similar instrument) to the proper court or authority in order for its validity to be established
b.  (of an executor) to bring (an action to obtain probate) in solemn form
[C16 propone, from Latin prōpōnere to set forth, from pro-1 + pōnere to place]
propounder  n
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Verb1.propound - put forward, as of an idea
advise, counsel, rede - give advice to; "The teacher counsels troubled students"; "The lawyer counselled me when I was accused of tax fraud"

propound
verb put forward, present, advance, propose, advocate, submit, suggest, lay down, contend, postulate, set forth She continues to propound her theories about the supernatural.
Translations
propound [prəˈpaʊnd] VT (frm) [+ ideas etc] → exponer, plantear
propound [prəˈpaʊnd] vt (= put forward) [+ theory, idea] → soumettre
propound
vtdarlegen
propound [prəˈpaʊnd] vt (idea, scheme, theory) → proporre, presentare; (problem, question) → porre
propound [prəˈpaʊnd] vt (idea, scheme, theory) → proporre, presentare; (problem, question) → porre


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Also, my comrades used jestingly (yes, I know only jestingly) to propound the ethical maxim that a man ought never to let himself become a burden upon anyone.
It was to me in particular that he appeared to propound this-- appeared almost to appeal for aid not to hesitate.
So eager were they to obtain information on this point, that they still continued to propound their queries long after we had shown that we were utterly unable to answer them.
 
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