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    Advocate

    /ˈæd.və.keɪt/

    Meaning & Definition

    noun
    A person who publicly supports or recommends a particular cause or policy.
    She is a strong advocate for environmental protection.
    A lawyer who pleads cases in court.
    He hired an advocate to represent him in the legal proceedings.
    verb
    To publicly recommend or support a particular cause or policy.
    The organization advocates for human rights across the globe.
    To speak, plead, or argue in favor of something.
    They advocate for better education in underprivileged communities.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'advocatus', meaning 'one called to aid'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    advocate for:
    To publicly support or argue in favor of something.
    advocate of:
    A person who argues in favor of something.
    strong advocate:
    A passionate or forceful supporter.

    Related Words

    advocacy
    The act of pleading or arguing in favor of something.
    advocating
    The action of supporting a cause or policy.
    advocate-general
    A legal officer who acts in an advisory role in a court.

    Slang Meanings

    A legal helper or supporter.
    He's my legal advocate, always ready to fight my corner.
    Someone who pushes for change.
    She's an advocate on social media, always posting about important issues.