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- Dictionaryad·vo·cate
noun
- 1. a person who publicly supports or recommends a particular cause or policy: "he was an untiring advocate of economic reform" Similar Opposite
verb
- 1. publicly recommend or support: "they advocated an ethical foreign policy"
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The meaning of ADVOCATE is one who defends or maintains a cause or proposal. How to use advocate in a sentence. Benjamin Franklin Wasn't a Fan of Advocate Synonym Discussion of Advocate.
[ + -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. give advice Can you give me some advice about what to wear? advise The doctor advised me to get plenty of rest.
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.
Advocate definition: to speak or write in favor of; support or urge by argument; recommend publicly. See examples of ADVOCATE used in a sentence.
[ + -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. give advice Can you give me some advice about what to wear? advise The doctor advised me to get plenty of rest.
An advocate of a particular action or plan is someone who recommends it publicly. He was a strong advocate of free market policies and a multi-party system. American English : advocate / ˈædvəkɪt /
Definition of advocate verb from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. to support something publicly. advocate something The group does not advocate the use of violence. Heart specialists strongly advocate low-cholesterol diets. These policies have been widely advocated.
advocate (formal) to support or recommend something publicly: The group does not advocate the use of violence. urge ( formal ) to recommend something strongly: The situation is dangerous, and the UN is urging caution.
ADVOCATE definition: 1. to express support for a particular idea or way of doing things: 2. the act of advocating…. Learn more.
1. to support or urge by argument; recommend publicly: to advocate higher salaries for teachers. n. 2. a person who speaks or writes in support of a cause, person, etc. (usu. fol. by of): an advocate of military intervention. 3. a person who pleads for or in behalf of another; intercessor.
