Definitions

propound

[pruh-pound] / prəˈpaʊnd /

VERB

propose

Synonyms

STRONGEST

broach proffer set forth

STRONG

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

WEAK

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

Antonyms

STRONG

answer deny disapprove discourage dissuade ignore refuse reject reply retreat take back tell withdraw withhold

Example Sentences

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And if, as unto Solomon, God should Propound to thee, What wouldst thou have? how would Thy heart and pulse beat after heav'nly things, After the upper and the nether springs?

From Works of John Bunyan — Volume 03 by Bunyan, John

Propound the question to your sister, if you think she can answer it; if not, don’t say a word on the subject.

From Life of Charlotte Brontë — Volume 1 by Gaskell, Elizabeth Cleghorn

Propound, prō-pownd′, v.t. to offer for consideration: to exhibit.—n.

From Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 3 of 4: N-R) by Various

Propound this question, and in this solemn way to the women of the United States.

From History of Woman Suffrage, Volume II by Stanton, Elizabeth Cady

Propound for me an oath that I’ll not wrong thee!

From The Love-chase by Morley, Henry

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