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   Propound , v. t. [imp. & p. p. Propounded; p. pr. & vb. n. Propounding.] [From earlier propone, L. proponere, propositum, to set forth, propose, propound; pro for, before + ponere to put. See Position, and cf. Provost.]
   To offer for consideration; to exhibit; to propose; as, to propound a question; to propound an argument.
   Shak.
   
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   And darest thou to the Son of God propound
   To worship thee, accursed?
   Milton.
   
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   It is strange folly to set ourselves no mark, to propound no end, in the hearing of the gospel.
   Coleridge.
   
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   (Eccl.) To propose or name as a candidate for admission to communion with a church.
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