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. ] 1. To offer for consideration; to exhibit; to propose; as, to propound a question; to propound an argument. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]

And darest thou to the Son of God propound
To worship thee, accursed? Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]

It is strange folly to set ourselves no mark, to propound no end, in the hearing of the gospel. Coleridge. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. (Eccl.) To propose or name as a candidate for admission to communion with a church. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. One who propounds, proposes, or offers for consideration. Chillingworth. [ 1913 Webster ]