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- DictionaryAd·vo·cate
noun
- 1. a person who publicly supports or recommends a particular cause or policy: "he was an untiring advocate of economic reform"
verb
- 1. publicly recommend or support: "they advocated an ethical foreign policy"
to publicly support or suggest an idea, development, or way of doing something: [ + -ing verb ] She advocates taking a more long-term view. He advocates the return of capital punishment. We will continue to advocate for a regional, cooperative approach to the construction project. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. to give someone advice.
The meaning of ADVOCACY is the act or process of supporting a cause or proposal : the act or process of advocating something. How to use advocacy in a sentence.
As a noun, an advocate is a person who represents another person’s interests, like a lawyer does. In fact, the word comes from the courtroom — it’s from Latin advocare, to “add” a “voice.” To advocate is to add a voice of support to a cause or person.
advocate (formal) to support or recommend something publicly: The group does not advocate the use of violence. urge ( formal ) to recommend something strongly: The situation is dangerous, and the UN is urging caution.
Check pronunciation: advocate. Definition of advocate verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
the act of advocating something. advocate. noun [ C ] uk / ˈædvəkət / us. advocate noun [C] (SUPPORTER) someone who supports a particular idea or way of doing things: He has always been an advocate of stricter gun controls. advocate noun [C] (LAWYER) a lawyer who defends someone in court.
noun. /ˈædvəkət/. /ˈædvəkət/. (formal) a person who supports or speaks in favour of somebody or of a public plan or action. advocate for something/somebody an advocate for hospital workers. advocate of something/somebody a staunch advocate of free speech. see also devil’s advocate, patient advocate. Extra Examples.
