SYNONYMS AND RELATED EXPRESSIONS
advocate
verb / noun
To publicly support or argue in favor of something.
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The Unclaimed Chair · paragraph 1Support publicly
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Return to topEndorse expresses approval; advocate often includes actively arguing for a position.
A person who speaks in support of a cause, policy, or another person.
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Return to topThe tenants chose an advocate to speak for them at the hearing.
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See advocate in use
The students advocate longer library hours during examinations.
At a meeting about a new literary prize, Daria chose to advocate an anonymous first round of judging.
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