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Propounded

/prəˈpaʊndɪd/
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(verb) simple past and past participle of propound

The theory was first propounded by a Greek philosopher.
He propounded a new and daring solution to the old problem.
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The theory was first ____ by a young researcher who had only recently completed her doctorate.

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