51Թ

Advertisement

Advertisement

View synonyms for

proponent

[pruh-poh-nuhnt]

noun

  1. a person who puts forward a proposition or proposal.

  2. a person who argues in favor of something; an advocate.

    Synonyms: , ,
  3. a person who supports a cause or doctrine; adherent.

    Synonyms: , ,
  4. a person who propounds a legal instrument, such as a will for probate.



proponent

/ əˈəʊəԳ /

noun

  1. a person who argues in favour of something

  2. law a person who seeks probate of a will

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
Discover More

51Թ History and Origins

Origin of proponent1

First recorded in 1580–90, proponent is from the Latin word ōōԱԳ- (stem of ōōŧԲ ). See propone, -ent
Discover More

51Թ History and Origins

Origin of proponent1

C16: from Latin ōōԱ to propose
Discover More

Example Sentences

Examples have not been reviewed.

In economic terms, the group has pushed towards the “abundance agenda” which focuses on rolling back regulations that proponents say limit things like the construction of new housing.

From

However, he has been a proponent of the administration’s positions on immigration and he was recently named to the president’s religious liberty commission.

From

That being said, I am a big proponent of the importance of play, and Nintendo tends to get this right.

From

On its face the law is simple: It requires proponents to disclose and, if possible, lessen the environmental effects of a project.

From

He will be remembered not only as a Nobel-worthy writer, but also as a fierce proponent of literature written in native African languages.

From

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement


proponePropontis