Meanings
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1
verb
to put forward an idea or theory for consideration by others
He propounded a new theory of relativity.
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2
verb
to suggest or propose something for discussion
The scientist propounded a hypothesis for debate.
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Etymology
From Latin pro- ('forth') + ponere ('to put, place'), forming proponere ('to set forth, propose'); via Middle English propounen into Modern English propound 'to put forward for consideration'.