Word a Day
proponent
What does proponent mean?
proponent (noun): one who supports something; an advocate.
Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
How do you pronounce proponent?
/pɹəˈpoʊnənt/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
Where does proponent come from?
From Latin prōpōnēns, present participle of prōpōnō (“to put forward; propose”).
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
What are synonyms of proponent?
From Princeton WordNet 3.1.
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What does “proponent” mean?
one who supports something; an advocate
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clear or deep perception of a situation
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emphasis
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accuracy
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advocate
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