proponent
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.pro·po·nent
noun \prə-ˈpō-nənt, ˈprō-ˌ\Definition of PROPONENT
: one who argues in favor of something : advocate
See Examples of PROPONENT
- <a vocal proponent of the use of electric-powered cars>
Origin of PROPONENT
Latin proponent-, proponens, present participle of proponere
First Known Use: 1588
Related to PROPONENT
- Synonyms
- advocate, advocator, apostle, backer, booster, champion, expounder, espouser, friend, gospeler (or gospeller), herald, hierophant, high priest, paladin, promoter, exponent, protagonist, supporter, true believer, tub-thumper, white knight
- Antonyms
- adversary, antagonist, opponent
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