EXPOUNDER Synonyms: 53 Similar and Opposite Words

expounder

noun

Definition of expounder

as in proponent

a person who actively supports or favors a cause an articulate expounder of the liberal position on the issue

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as in exponent

one who brings an art or science to full realization one of the early expounders of abstract expressionism

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Noun

Some proponents of tighter regulation will accept incremental progress, while others push for more sweeping change.

— Barbara A. Trish, The Conversation, 26 Oct. 2026
Jackson, a proponent of Medicare for All, wrote Maine’s law creating the Prescription Drug Affordability Board and establishing pathways to importing cheaper drugs from Canada.

— Emma Specter, Vogue, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of proponent

Noun

One of the most distinguished exponents of Beowulf as live performance today is the American singer Benjamin Bagby, who’s made the lyre an indispensable part of his act.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 27 Oct. 2026
Astaire is the world's foremost exponent of that particular variety of heart throb!

— David Hajdu, Vanity Fair, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of exponent

Noun

Imara Jones, an advocate who runs a website that features the stories of transgender people, said the issue is attractive for conservatives because some Democrats agree with them.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026
Medicaid reimbursement rate cuts anger foster care advocates and lawmakers.

— Adam Beam, AJC.com, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of advocate

Noun

The plan was shaped by survivors themselves, and voices from women, law enforcement, healthcare providers, practitioners and advocates across the nation.

— Michele Decker, Washington Post, 26 Oct. 2026
The practitioners who understand that rewiring early will be the ones running these teams in three years.

— Abhishek Yadav, Forbes.com, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of practitioner

Noun

Polish President Karol Nawrocki forced his way into his nation’s high court as his supporters clashed against an army of police outside.

— Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 31 Oct. 2026
Harris thanked her for being a supporter of the program and players and coaches presented her with a card.

— Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of supporter

Noun

Accompanying him is Erika (Sandra Hüller), his daughter and fellow writer, who begrudgingly serves as interpreter, personal assistant and driver.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026
Anderson was heralded as an interpreter of songs, like his friends and mentors Haggard and Jones.

— Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of interpreter

Noun

And now the apostles of effective altruism, with their concern for protecting as many people as possible, are in Thiel’s sights.

— David Gibson, The Verge, 20 Oct. 2026
Despite the church’s efforts, male Catholic bishops whose identities have not been publicly revealed later ordained two of the women as bishops with the aim of preserving the line of succession from Jesus’ apostles to present-day bishops.

— Jonathan Bullington, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026

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