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propounded

/prəˈpaʊndɪd/ /proʊˈpaʊndɪd/

Meanings
verb
To put forward; to offer for discussion or debate.

Examples :

"The professor propounded a new theory about climate change, inviting students to challenge its assumptions. "
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Related Words

Illustration students

students noun

/ˈstjuːdn̩ts/ /ˈstudn̩ts/

A person who studies or learns about a particular subject.

"He is a student of life."

Illustration inviting

inviting verb

/ɪnˈvaɪtɪŋ/

To ask for the presence or participation of someone or something.

"We invited our friends round for dinner."

Illustration debate

debate noun

/dɪˈbeɪt/

An argument, or discussion, usually in an ordered or formal setting, often with more than two people, generally ending with a vote or other decision.

"After a four-hour debate, the committee voted to table the motion."

Illustration theory

theory noun

/ˈθiːəɹi/

A description of an event or system that is considered to be accurate.

"The theory of gravity explains why objects fall to the ground. "

Illustration professor

professor noun

/pɹəˈfɛsə/ /pɹəˈfɛsɚ/

The most senior rank for an academic at a university or similar institution, informally also known as "full professor." Abbreviated Prof.

"Professor Smith, the head of the history department, gave a fascinating lecture on the Roman Empire. "

Illustration change

change noun

/tʃeɪndʒ/

The process of becoming different.

"The product is undergoing a change in order to improve it."

Illustration offer

offer noun

/ˈɑfɚ/ /ˈɒfə(ɹ)/ /ˈɔfɚ/

A proposal that has been made.

"I decline your offer to contract."

Illustration challenge

challenge noun

/ˈtʃæl.əndʒ/

A confrontation; a dare.

"The teacher threw a challenge to the students: "Who can solve this difficult math problem?" "

Illustration discussion

discussion noun

/dɪsˈkʊʃən/ /dɪˈskʌʃən/

Conversation or debate concerning a particular topic.

"My discussion with the professor was very enlightening."

Illustration forward

forward noun

/ˈfoːwəd/ /foːd/ /ˈfɔː.wəd/ /ˈfɔɹ.wɚd/

One of the eight players (comprising two props, one hooker, two locks, two flankers and one number eight, collectively known as the pack) whose primary task is to gain and maintain possession of the ball (compare back).

"The forward tackled the ball carrier, trying to win possession for his team. "

Illustration assumptions

assumptions noun

/əˈsʌmpʃənz/

The act of assuming, or taking to or upon oneself; the act of taking up or adopting.

"His assumption of secretarial duties was timely."

Illustration climate

climate noun

/ˈklaɪmɪt/

An area of the earth's surface between two parallels of latitude.

"The climate of the southern part of the state, between the 30th and 35th parallel, is generally warm and dry. "