advocate (Meaning)
advocate (n)
a person who pleads for a cause or propounds an idea
a lawyer who pleads cases in court
advocate (v)
push for something
speak, plead, or argue in favor of
advocate (n.)
One who pleads the cause of another. Specifically: One who pleads the cause of another before a tribunal or judicial court; a counselor.
One who defends, vindicates, or espouses any cause by argument; a pleader; as, an advocate of free trade, an advocate of truth.
Christ, considered as an intercessor.
To plead in favor of; to defend by argument, before a tribunal or the public; to support, vindicate, or recommend publicly.
advocate (v. i.)
To act as advocate.
Synonyms & Antonyms of advocate
advocate Sentence Examples
- As a legal professional, she chose to advocate for the rights of marginalized communities.
- The environmentalist continued to advocate for sustainable practices to combat climate change.
- The teacher acted as an advocate for her students, ensuring their needs were met within the school system.
- The healthcare professional passionately advocated for preventative measures to improve public health.
- In the courtroom, the defense attorney vigorously advocated for the innocence of her client.
- The social worker served as an advocate for foster children, working to find them safe and loving homes.
- As a community leader, he took it upon himself to advocate for improved infrastructure in the neighborhood.
- The activist continued to advocate for policy changes to address inequality and discrimination.
- The organization enlisted a spokesperson to advocate for increased awareness of mental health issues.
- The business leader used her platform to advocate for ethical business practices and corporate responsibility.
FAQs About the word advocate
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adversary, adversary, opponent, opponent, enemy, enemy, antagonist, antagonist, critic,foe
As a legal professional, she chose to advocate for the rights of marginalized communities.
The environmentalist continued to advocate for sustainable practices to combat climate change.
The teacher acted as an advocate for her students, ensuring their needs were met within the school system.
The healthcare professional passionately advocated for preventative measures to improve public health.
