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transitive verb |
| pronunciation: |
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advocates, advocating, advocated |
| definition: |
to urge support or acceptance of.
The town council advocates buying fruits and vegetables grown on local farms.[verb + gerund
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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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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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adherent, assistant, exponent, follower, friend |
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