Definition of advocate
(Entry 1 of 2)
1 : one who pleads the cause of another specifically : one who pleads the cause of another before a tribunal or judicial court
2 : one who defends or maintains a cause or proposal
an advocate of liberal arts education
3 : one who supports or promotes the interests of a cause or group
a consumer advocate an advocate for women's health He has paid respectful attention to the home schooling movement by meeting with its advocates and endorsing their cause.— Elizabeth Drew
advocate
verbadvocated; advocating
Definition of advocate (Entry 2 of 2)
: to support or argue for (a cause, policy, etc.) : to plead in favor of
They advocated a return to traditional teaching methods. a group that advocates vegetarianism
: to act as advocate for someone or something
… a tradition of advocating for the equality and civil rights of all people …— Fred Kuhr
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The first known use of advocate was in the 14th century
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