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Definition of advocated - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
supportpublicly recommended or endorsed
- The advocated candidate was popular among young voters.
- The advocated policy gained widespread support.
- Her advocated solution was implemented by the committee.
Origin of advocated
Latin, advocatus (one called to aid)
Terms with advocated included in their meaning
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support
promoted or advocated for
advocacy
advocated or promoted with fervor
advocacy
having been zealously advocated
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- French:recommandé, ...
- German:unterstützt, ...
- Italian:sostenuto, ...
- Spanish:respaldado, ...
- Portuguese:apoiado, ...
- Chinese:支持的, ...
- Japanese:支持された, ...
- Arabic:مَدْعُوم, ...
- Hebrew:מֻמְלָץ, ...
- Russian:поддерживаемый, ...
- Ukrainian:підтриманий, ...
- Hindi:समर्थित, ...
Definition of advocate - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
supporterperson who supports a cause or idea
- She is a strong advocate for environmental protection.
2.
legalTECH. UK lawyer representing clients in courtTECH. UK
- The advocate presented the case to the jury.
Verb
1.
public supporttr. support or recommend something publiclytr.
- She advocates for environmental protection.
2.
supportintr. plead in favor of a cause or ideaintr.
- He advocates for equal rights.
Expressions with advocate
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person arguing a point they may not believe
She played devil's advocate to test our arguments.
argue against a position for the sake of debate
She likes to play devil's advocate to test our arguments.
argue against a position for sake of argument
She played the devil's advocate to test the strength of his argument.
speak or write in opposition to something
She advocates against the new policy in her articles.
person helping families and children with special education needs
The special education advocate attended the meeting with the family.
legal advisor to the European Court of Justice
The advocate general delivered an opinion on the case.
military officer giving legal advice or overseeing military court cases
The judge advocate explained the rules to the soldiers.
Origin of advocate
Latin, advocatus (one called to aid)
Examples of advocate in a sentence
The advocate spoke passionately at the rally. The advocate argued passionately for her client's innocence. As an advocate, he was well-respected in the legal community. He advocates for equal rights in the workplace. The organization advocates for animal welfare policies. She advocates for environmental protection.
They advocate for better healthcare policies.
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- French:défenseur, plaider, ...
- German:Befürworter, befürworten, ...
- Italian:sostenitore, sostenere, ...
- Spanish:defensor, abogar, ...
- Portuguese:defensor, defender, ...
- Chinese:倡导者, 倡导, ...
- Japanese:支持者, 支持する, ...
- Arabic:مُدَافِع, دافعَ عن, ...
- Hebrew:תּוֹמֵךְ, לִתְמוֹךְ בְּ, ...
- Russian:сторонник, выступать за, ...
- Ukrainian:адвокат, підтримувати, ...
- Hindi:समर्थक, समर्थन करना, ...
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