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propounds

/prəˈpaʊndz/

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

Examples :

"The teacher propounded several theories about the causes of the recent student protests. "
theory philosophy communication statement

Related Words

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 recent

recent adjective

/ˈɹiːsənt/

Having happened a short while ago.

"My sister got a new job at the bakery; it's a recent development. "

Illustration several

several noun

/ˈsɛv(ə)ɹəl/

An area of land in private ownership (as opposed to common land).

"The family owns several, a small plot of land behind their house. "

Illustration teacher

teacher noun

/ˈtiːt͡ʃə/ /ˈtit͡ʃɚ/

A person who teaches, especially one employed in a school.

"My daughter's teacher is very kind and helpful. "

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protests noun

/ˈproʊtɛsts/ /prəˈtɛsts/

A formal objection, especially one by a group.

"They lodged a protest with the authorities."

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offer noun

/ˈɑfɚ/ /ˈɒfə(ɹ)/ /ˈɔfɚ/

A proposal that has been made.

"I decline your offer to contract."

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student noun

/ˈstjuː.dənt/ /ˈstu.dn̩t/

A person who studies or learns about a particular subject.

"He is a student of life."

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theories noun

/ˈθiːəɹiz/

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

"Scientists develop theories to explain how the universe works. "

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causes noun

/ˈkɑzɪz/ /ˈkɔːzɪz/ /ˈkɔzɪz/

(often with of, typically of adverse results) The source of, or reason for, an event or action; that which produces or effects a result.

"They identified a burst pipe as the cause of the flooding."

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discussion noun

/dɪsˈkʊʃən/ /dɪˈskʌʃən/

Conversation or debate concerning a particular topic.

"My discussion with the professor was very enlightening."

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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. "

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propounded verb

/prəˈpaʊndɪd/ /proʊˈpaʊndɪd/

To put forward; to offer for discussion or debate.

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