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prôner

advocate

verb proh-NEH Rare
Communication Speech

Also means

extol

Usage Note

Prôner means to publicly champion or recommend something, often with an air of moral or ideological conviction. It is slightly more formal than recommander and often implies persistent advocacy. The circumflex on the 'ô' distinguishes it from prone (prone) and signals the long vowel.

Examples

"Elle prône une alimentation saine et équilibrée."

Natural Translation

She advocates a healthy, balanced diet.

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