Vocabulary
Proponent
English and Urdu gloss, synonyms and antonyms, and example usage from our editorial sentence cache where available.
English meaning
a person who advocates a theory, proposal, or course of action.
Urdu meaning
حامی، محرک، سائل
Example sentences (from Dawn)
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A firm proponent of organ donation, she really led by example.
Dawn Editorials —
Willing to bother
— 2025-08-10
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The political transition in Bangladesh, a founding proponent of Saarc, has opened new possibilities for regional cooperation.
Dawn Editorials —
Time for a Saare summit
— 2025-05-18
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He was also a vocal proponent of Jinnah`s inclusive vision of Pakistan, often reminding congregants that the state`s promise was one of equality, not religious dominance.
Dawn Editorials —
Unsung icons of peace
— 2025-05-04
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While, as an economist, I am a proponent of free trade, I must admit that I am having trouble understanding the doomsday nature of predictions about the consequences of Trump`s tariffs in the US and the rest of the world.
Dawn Editorials —
The new Trump order
— 2025-04-11
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In writing the above, I run the risk of being labelled a proponent of Trump`s economic policies.
Dawn Editorials —
The new Trump order
— 2025-04-11
Synonyms
advocate, supporter, upholder, exponent, promoter, adherent, endorser, champion,
Antonyms
adversary, antagonist, opponent
Curator example
“a strong proponent of the free market and liberal trade policies”
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