tr.v. pro·pound·ed, pro·pound·ing, pro·pounds To put forward for consideration; set forth. See Synonyms at propose. [Alteration of propoune, from Middle English proponen, from Latin prōpōnere, to set forth; see PROPOSE.] pro·pounder n. |
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