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 advocate advocate /ˈædvəkət/

noun

  1. () A person who pleads for a cause or propounds an idea  ( advocator , exponent , proponent , advocate )
    a person who pleads for a cause or propounds an idea
     She is a passionate advocate for animal rights.
    She is a passionate advocate for animal rights.
  2. (law) a lawyer who pleads cases in court  ( advocate , counsellor [Canadian, British] , counselor [American] , counsel , counselor-at-law [American, Irish] , pleader )
    (law) a lawyer who pleads cases in court
      The defense counsel presented compelling evidence in court.
    The defense counsel presented compelling evidence in court.

verb

  1. () Push for something  ( advocate , urge , recommend )
    push for something
     The travel agent recommended strongly that we not travel on Thanksgiving Day
    The travel agent recommended strongly that we not travel on Thanksgiving Day
  2. () Speak, plead, or argue in favor of  ( advocate , preach )
    speak, plead, or argue in favor of
     The doctor advocated a smoking ban in the entire house
    The doctor advocated a smoking ban in the entire house