proponent
A person who advocates for or supports something
Examples
In a meeting
“I'm a strong proponent of flexible work arrangements for our team.”
Over coffee
“She's always been a proponent of eating locally grown food.”
Why this word
supporter
proponent specifically advocates for a particular idea or proposal, while supporter is more general
fan
proponent implies reasoned advocacy, while fan suggests emotional attachment
advocate
proponent emphasizes putting forward a position, while advocate can be more active campaigning
Usage tip
Use to identify supporters more precisely than 'fan' or 'supporter.' Implies active advocacy.
Etymology
Latin 'proponere' — 'pro' (forward) + 'ponere' (put), meaning to put forward or propose
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To add something extra to enhance or complete something.
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endorse
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underpin
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reinforce
To strengthen or support something that already exists
subsidize
To financially support by paying part of the cost