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propound ~ profound

[slightly different second consonant sound]

“Propound” (verb) is ‘to put forward or offer as a question or matter for consideration or solution; giving some theory or idea or rule (principle) to others to consider and follow’,

e.g.

The Guru propounded a riddle and asked her ignorant disciples to read it.

The theory of ‘The Survival of the Fittest’ was first propounded by the great English scientist Charles Darwin.

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“Profound” (adjective) means ‘deep; strongly felt; having or showing great interest or knowledge’,

e.g.

She has profound interest in his music and eventually fell in love with him.

One needs a profound mind to understand religious scriptures.

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