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Definition & Meaning of "advocate"in English

to advocate
01

to publicly support or recommend something 

Intransitive: to advocate for sth
to advocate definition and meaning
Grammatical Information
Composition
derived
Action verb
Regular
Present tense
advocate
3rd person singular
advocates
Present participle
advocating
Past simple
advocated
Past participle
advocated
Examples
The environmentalist passionately advocates for sustainable living practices. 
02

to publicly support or argue in favor of a cause, policy, or idea 

Transitive: to advocate a cause or idea
Examples
She advocates stricter environmental laws to protect natural habitats. 
Advocate
01

an authorized practitioner of law who defends a person's case in a courtroom 

Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Human
Composition
Compound
Countable
Plural form
advocates
Examples
The advocate presented a compelling argument in defense of his client. 
02

someone who actively supports, promotes, or defends a particular cause or viewpoint, often through public speaking, writing, or activism 

Examples
She's a passionate advocate for environmental sustainability. 
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