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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
propound Translations propound vt → darlegen propound [prəˈpaʊnd] vt (idea, scheme, theory) → proporre, presentare; (problem, question) → porre propound [prəˈpaʊnd] vt (idea, scheme, theory) → proporre, presentare; (problem, question) → porre How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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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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