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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
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of proponent1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of proponent1
Example Sentences
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.
One of those most divisive issues in pronatalism are the mention of certain aspects related to genetics among some of its tech right proponents.
Although some businesses and immigration proponents rue Trump’s actions, it’s not as if large numbers of immigrants are always a plus.
Last month, the General Synod - the Church's governing body - rejected a proposal that would have made safeguarding fully independent, which proponents say would increase accountability but critics say would delay reform.
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