advocate
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/ˈædvəkət/
🇬🇧
/ˈædvəkət/
noun
C1
a person who supports or speaks up for someone or something
She is a strong advocate for children's rights.
R
a person who defends someone in court
Everyone has the right to an advocate in legal matters.
R
a lawyer who argues cases in higher courts (in Scotland and South Africa)
In some countries, an advocate specializes in higher court cases.
verb
R
to publicly support or recommend something
Doctors advocate regular exercise for good health.
translation
a person who supports or speaks up for someone or something; a person who defends someone in court; a lawyer who argues cases in higher courts (in Scotland and South Africa)
to publicly support or recommend something
Word Forms
3rd Present
advocates
Past
advocated
Perfect
advocated
Progressive
advocating
Plural
advocates