Meaning & Definition of Advocate in English
English⟶
Advocate
/ædvəkət/
noun
1. A person who pleads for a cause or propounds an idea
synonym:
- advocate,
- advocator,
- proponent,
- exponent
2. A lawyer who pleads cases in court
synonym:
- advocate,
- counsel,
- counselor,
- counsellor,
- counselor-at-law,
- pleader
verb
1. Push for something
- "The travel agent recommended strongly that we not travel on thanksgiving day"
synonym:
- recommend,
- urge,
- advocate
2. Speak, plead, or argue in favor of
- "The doctor advocated a smoking ban in the entire house"
synonym:
- preach,
- advocate
Examples of using
More and more environmentalists advocate and use environmentally friendly unleaded petrol in cars.