Proponent Definition

prə-pōnənt
proponents
noun
proponents
A person who makes a proposal or proposition.
Webster's New World
A person who espouses or supports a cause, etc.
Webster's New World
One who propounds something, esp. a will for probate.
Webster's New World
Party advancing a cause or position.
Webster's New World Law
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adjective
Making proposals; proposing.
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Other Word Forms of Proponent

Noun

Singular:
proponent
Plural:
proponents

Origin of Proponent

  • Latin prōpōnēns prōpōnent- present participle of prōpōnere to set forth propose

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • From Latin proponens, present participle of prōpōnere (“to put forward; propose")

    From Wiktionary

Proponent Sentence Examples

  • He is a big proponent of developing time management skills, and he partners with the company Franklin Covey to provide time management products, like day planners and organizing products.

  • Radin met and become close friends with Scrubs actor Zach Braff, who became a big proponent of his music.

  • Atkins is not the only proponent of the low carb diet.

  • Elton John is an international proponent of gay rights and is a leading figure in the fight against AIDs.

  • He was a major proponent of dream interpretation since he felt that bringing dreams to light would help the dreamer solve their problems.

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Words Starting With

PPRPRO

Words Ending With

TNTENT

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Words Starting With P and Ending With T

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9 Letter Words9 Letter Words Starting With P9 Letter Words Ending With T