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