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noun
- 1. a person who publicly supports or recommends a particular cause or policy: "he was an untiring advocate of economic reform" Similar Opposite
- 2. a person who puts a case on someone else's behalf: "care managers can become advocates for their clients"
verb
- 1. publicly recommend or support: "voters supported candidates who advocated an Assembly"
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advocate. noun [ C ] uk / ˈæd.və.kət / us / ˈæd.və.kət / a lawyer who speaks for or defends someone in a court of law: She has been the advocate for plaintiffs in many successful libel cases. Candidates for the post need to have at least 5 years experience as a solicitor or advocate.
to publicly support or suggest an idea, development, or way of doing something: [ + -ing verb ] She advocates taking a more long-term view. He advocates the return of capital punishment. We will continue to advocate for a regional, cooperative approach to the construction project. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. to give someone advice.
1. : one who defends or maintains a cause or proposal. an advocate of liberal arts education. 2. : one who supports or promotes the interests of a cause or group. a consumer advocate. an advocate for women's health. He has paid respectful attention to the home schooling movement by meeting with its advocates and endorsing their cause.
noun. a person who speaks or writes in support or defense of a person, cause, etc. (usually followed by of ): an advocate of peace. Synonyms: backer, proponent, champion. a person who pleads for or in behalf of another; intercessor. a person who pleads the cause of another in a court of law.
to speak for, support, or represent a person or group of people who may need extra help or protection: A lot of people living in desperate poverty are taken advantage of and need someone to advocate for them. The Education Trust advocates on behalf of disadvantaged and minority students. [ I ] to speak for or defend someone in a court of law:
1. One that argues for a cause; a supporter or defender: an advocate of civil rights. 2. One that pleads in another's behalf; an intercessor: advocates for abused children and spouses. 3. A lawyer.
As a noun, an advocate is a person who represents another person’s interests, like a lawyer does. In fact, the word comes from the courtroom — it’s from Latin advocare, to “add” a “voice.”. To advocate is to add a voice of support to a cause or person.
