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proponent
[ pruh-poh-nuhnt ]
noun
- a person who puts forward a proposition or proposal.
- a person who argues in favor of something; an advocate.
Synonyms: , ,
- a person who supports a cause or doctrine; adherent.
Synonyms: , ,
- a person who propounds a legal instrument, such as a will for probate.
proponent
/ əˈəʊəԳ /
noun
- a person who argues in favour of something
- law a person who seeks probate of a will
Word History and Origins
Origin of proponent1
Word History and Origins
Origin of proponent1
Example Sentences
Some say the tax credits are corporate giveaways and don’t deliver as much economic value as proponents claim.
The Earl of Devon is what he calls an "unashamed" proponent of hereditary peers.
And while there may be a renewed interest in getting Altadena better representation, proponents are clear that is far from the priority right now.
Hydrogen is a promising source of energy that produces water vapor instead of carbon dioxide as its byproduct, which proponents say could be used to power hard-to-decarbonize industries such as steel production, manufacturing and transportation.
You can be a difficult person — even close to radioactive at times — and still admire the beauty of the world and be a proponent of all of the gifts it can supply you.
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