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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

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In March, Leo XIV spoke out against those who advocate war in a speech marking the start of Holy Week, in the shadow of the ongoing Iran War.

From Salon • Apr. 14, 2026

‘Retirement savings should be prioritized before funding a 529 plan with regular contributions. I still advocate opening a 529 so that others can contribute.’

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026

In Baton Rouge, La., the French chef Philippe Parola has become a passionate advocate for Copi.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

Consulting gynaecologist Ahmed El Gohari, who has worked in gynaecology for 13 years, encourages women with the condition to advocate for themselves.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

My case was ably defended by advocate Walter Poliak, Q.C., chairman of the Johannesburg Bar Council.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

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