Advocate - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ˈædvəkeɪt|  American pronunciation of the word advocate
Brit.  |ˈædvəkeɪt|  British pronunciation of the word advocate

noun

- a person who pleads for a cause or propounds an idea (syn: exponent, proponent)
- a lawyer who pleads cases in court (syn: counsel, counsellor, counselor, pleader)

verb

- push for something (syn: recommend, urge)
- speak, plead, or argue in favor of (syn: preach)
The doctor advocated a smoking ban in the entire house

Extra examples

She works as a consumer advocate.

He advocates traditional teaching methods.

The plan is advocated by the president.

He has never advocated or used violence.

The report advocated that all buildings should be fitted with smoke detectors.

Extremists were openly advocating violence.

Those who advocate doctor-assisted suicide say the terminally ill should not have to suffer.

She's a passionate advocate of natural childbirth.

The doctor advocated a smoking ban in the entire house

Ms. Hart was familiar with local medical-review policies from her work as a patient advocate.

She has been an outspoken advocate of women's rights throughout her life.

...perchance he is playing the devil's advocate, and the opinions he has expressed are not actually his own...

She is a staunch advocate of women's rights.

She has been a tireless advocate for reform.

...a tireless advocate for human rights...

Word forms

verb
I/you/we/they: advocate
he/she/it: advocates
present participle: advocating
past tense: advocated
past participle: advocated
noun
singular: advocate
plural: advocates
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