Definition of PROPOUND

propound

Verb

Verb Forms: propounded, propounding, propounds

  • To put forward for consideration; to propose.
  • put forward, as of an idea
  • To put forward; to offer for discussion or debate.

Examples

  • He would PROPOUND a theory about the best opening moves in Words With Friends.

Origin / Etymology

From the Middle English proponen (“to put forward”), from Latin prōpōnere (“to put forward”), from prō- (“before”) + pōnere (“to put”). Doublet of propose. Compare expound.

Synonyms

advance, offer, propose, put forward

Scrabble Score: 13

propound: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
propound: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
propound: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 17

propound: valid Words With Friends Word