0
Marold Posted 14 years ago
Grammar

Suggest, propose, propound

"He floated/put forward/suggested/proposed/propounded the idea of increased taxes on alcohol."

Is every option possible in this sentence without any change in meaning (only in formality)?

Thanks in advance.
  

Top answer

Yes it is. (I've never had occasion to use "propounded" myself. )

— Avangi

  • Yes it is.
  • (I've never had occasion to use "propounded" myself.
  • )
Free · every Monday

Get the Weekly English Kit 📬

New words, one handy idiom, and a 2-minute quiz — delivered to your inbox to keep your streak alive.

2 Answers
0
Yes it is. (I've never had occasion to use "propounded" myself. I'd say it's very formal.) Emotion: surprise
0
0
AvangiYes it is. (I've never had occasion to use "propounded" myself. I'd say it's very formal.)
I will bear that in mind. Thank you a lot!
0

Related Questions