verb

propound

pruh-POUND/prəˈpaʊnd/

To present an idea for consideration.

The speaker propounds an idea using the waterwheel model for illustration.

Speaker puts forward a considered idea with open hand toward a single small waterwheel model as listener listens thoughtfully, explanatory argument embodied by model; no speech bubbles or writing.

Etymology

Putting something forth became setting it before the mind. To propound an idea or argument is to place it before others for their consideration.

In context

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I'm going to keep open-minded especially before this August company and only propound the idea that the consequences of suppressed interest rates are both seen and registered and unseen and latent

America's Experiment in Zero-Gravity Finance | James Grant

More examples

She propounded a plan to make housing more affordable.
The essay propounds several questions about personal freedom.
He is propounding an idea that challenges conventional wisdom.

Forms

propound · propounds · propounded · propounding

Similar words

propose: Often introduces a practical plan rather than a theory.
suggest: Presents an idea more tentatively and less formally.
advance: Often presents an argument or claim for others to evaluate.