1. to put forward or present for consideration; to propose or suggest
Usage: formal

Examples

• The philosopher propounded a new theory about consciousness.
• She propounded several solutions to the budget crisis.
• The committee will propound questions for the upcoming debate.
• He propounded his ideas about education reform at the conference.
• The lawyer propounded a series of interrogatories to the witness.
• The scientist propounded a hypothesis that challenged existing beliefs.