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advocate

[ad-vuh-keyt, ad-vuh-kit, -keyt] / ˈæd vəˌkeɪt, ˈæd və kɪt, -ˌkeɪt /
NOUN
person supporting an idea or cause publicly
Synonyms
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backer campaigner defender lawyer promoter proponent supporter
STRONG
apostle attorney champion counsel exponent expounder pleader proposer speaker spokesperson upholder
Antonyms
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opponent
WEAK
antagonist assailant enemy opposition protestor
VERB
support idea or cause publicly
Synonyms
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back campaign for defend encourage favor further justify press for promote propose push recommend support tout uphold urge
STRONG
advance advise bless bolster boost champion countenance plug side vindicate
WEAK
argue for be in corner brace up build up get on bandwagon give a leg up give a lift go for go to bat for go with hold with plead for plump for ride shotgun for root for run interference for say so speak for spread around stump for
Antonyms
STRONGEST
block conceal condemn deny disapprove discourage dissuade hide hinder hurt oppose refuse reject
STRONG
decrease halt prevent undermine
WEAK
assail attack criticize impugn protest

Example Sentences

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However, many advisers don’t advocate using one as your primary investment vehicle due to its complexity, fees and the risk of underperformance.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

Núñez said he came to advocate for unions — but also relished the chance to get out of class.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

I suspect the Pope sees his role as an advocate who promotes transcendent values rather than as a gardener who tries to reserve a plot for weeds.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

“Retirement savings should be prioritized before funding a 529 plan with regular contributions,” said Messinger, adding: “I still advocate opening a 529 so that others can contribute.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026

The matter eventually came before the Supreme Court and my friend George Bizos, an advocate, appeared on my behalf.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

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