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transitive verb |
| pronunciation: |
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| inflections: |
advocates, advocating, advocated |
| definition: |
to urge support or acceptance of.
The town council advocates buying fruits and vegetables grown on local farms.One candidate advocates the removal of the state's death penalty, while the other opposes that idea.- synonyms:
- champion, endorse, recommend
- antonyms:
- impugn, oppose
- similar words:
- advise, back, counsel, defend, espouse, patronize, preach, promote, promulgate, second, support, uphold, urge
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apologize, boost, cultivate, follow, hold a brief for, introduce, plead, suggest |
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| definition: |
to act as an advocate for.
The mother advocated tirelessly on behalf of her disabled child. |
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noun |
| pronunciation: |
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| definition 1: |
one who supports a cause.
She is an outspoken advocate of prison reform.
- synonyms:
- backer, champion, defender, exponent, supporter
- antonyms:
- critic, opponent
- similar words:
- activist, apologist, apostle, patron, promoter, proponent
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| definition 2: |
one who defends or pleads on behalf of another, esp. in a court of law.
Who is the advocate for the defendant?Parents of children with severe disabilities must often become tireless advocates in order for their children to receive needed services.- similar words:
- adviser, agent, attorney, barrister, counsel, defender, go-between, intercessor, intermediary, lawyer, mediator, public defender, solicitor
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| related words: |
adherent, assistant, exponent, follower, friend |
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