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ad·vo·cate
 advocate
- parts of speech:
- transitive verb, noun
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| pronunciation: |
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| inflections: |
advocated, advocates, advocating |
| definition: |
to urge support or acceptance of.
He advocates buying fruits and vegetables grown on local farms.- 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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| related words: |
apologize, boost, cultivate, follow, hold a brief for, introduce, plead, suggest |
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noun |
| pronunciation: |
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| definition 1: |
one who supports a cause.
I am an advocate of health care 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?- 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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