Dutch Meaning of advocate

pleitbezorger

Other Dutch words related to pleitbezorger

Definitions and Meaning of advocate in English

Wordnet

advocate (n)

a person who pleads for a cause or propounds an idea

a lawyer who pleads cases in court

Wordnet

advocate (v)

push for something

speak, plead, or argue in favor of

Webster

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.

Webster

advocate (v. i.)

To act as advocate.

FAQs About the word advocate

pleitbezorger

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advocacy group => Actiegroep, advocacy => pleitbezorging, advisory service => Adviesdienst, advisory board => adviesraad, advisory => adviserend,