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advocating

VERB

support idea or cause publicly

Synonyms

STRONGEST

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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Gerwig, one of Hollywood’s most in-demand directors, has been advocating for the widest possible theatrical release for “Narnia,” people familiar with the matter said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

Allen, from what I can tell, was not advocating for social revolution, or a total inversion of the market economy, or the consecration of a Marxist state.

From Slate • May 1, 2026

What the movement is struggling with is that the challenge to Roundup is rooted in collective action and responsibility; it can’t be easily solved by advocating personal choice.

From Salon • May 1, 2026

While this plan may never materialize, organizations that support seniors, like AARP, are already hard at work advocating for what comes next.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026

I told the reporters that there was no contradiction between my continuing support for the armed struggle and my advocating negotiations.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela