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   pro·po·nent

   /prəˈpōn(ə)nt/

   noun

   • 1. a person who advocates a theory, proposal, or project: "a collection of essays by both critics and proponents of graphology"

   Word Origin late 16th century: from Latin proponent- ‘putting forth’, from the verb proponere (see propound).

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2. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishPROPONENT definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   If you are a proponent of a particular idea or course of action, you actively support it. [formal] Halsey was identified as a leading proponent of the values of progressive education. [+ of] Synonyms: supporter, friend, champion, defender More Synonyms of proponent. Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary.

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   Define proponent. proponent synonyms, proponent pronunciation, proponent translation, English dictionary definition of proponent. n. One who argues in support of something; an advocate.

4. www.onelook.comproponent meaning: Advocate or supporter of something proposed -...

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   opposite of proponent, proponent of positive thinking, more... Adjectives: strong , early , chief , major , main , ardent , foremost , active , outspoken , enthusiastic , principal

5. www.merriam-webster.com › sentences › proponentExamples of 'Proponent' in a Sentence - Merriam-Webster

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   Sep 12, 2022 · noun. Definition of proponent. Synonyms for proponent. Krug has long been a proponent of music pairings as a way to enhance its Champagnes. — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 12 Sep. 2022. Warren has been a strong proponent of student debt cancelation. — Ronn Blitzer, Fox News, 29 Sep. 2022.

6. dictionarys.net › ProponentProponent | Define proponent at Dictionarys.net

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   Proponent means someone who is in favor of something. You might be a proponent of longer vacations, but your parents are proponents of a longer school year.

7. www.learnthat.org › dictionary › 30042_proponentProponent | Word Proponent at Open Dictionary of English by...

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   The innovator is not an opponent of the old, but a proponent of the new. Thus, the main Tibetan proponent of Japanese alliance was silenced. It matters not whether the proponent is civil or sincere or rational.

8. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › proponePropone Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of PROPONE is propose, propound. “Propone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/propone ...