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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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The campaign is now being fought on multiple fronts, and as such features a team of people, including organiser Moritz Katzner, advocating for it alongside Scott.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

His spiritual kin can be found in “Groundswell,” which is not a vegan movie: Among the interviewees advocating regeneration is Nicolette Hahn Niman, author of “Defending Beef” and a member of the Niman Ranch family.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

As a candidate, he’s advocating a similar federal law and has championed a national framework for regulating A.I.

From Slate • Jun. 2, 2026

Adam Miller, a tech entrepreneur, has tried to strike a balance in his mayoral campaign, advocating for changes while acknowledging that many people still feel unsafe despite the historic drop in violent crime.

From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026

Also I beg you to buy those necessary supplies I took the liberty of advocating, as I would like you to begin using oils as soon as possible.

From "Nine Stories" by J. D. Salinger