Synonyms of advocated

advocated

verb

past tense of advocate

as in endorsed

to promote the interests or cause of

environmentalists advocating agricultural methods designed to slow the destruction of rain forests

Synonyms & Similar Words

• endorsed
• supported
• championed
• adopted
• embraced
• backed
• patronized
• assisted
• helped
• aided
• went in for
• plumped (for)
• espoused
• plonked (for)
• reinforced
• plunked (for)
• held a brief for
• stuck up for
• went to bat for
• stood up for
• preached
• seconded
• saved
• bolstered
• abetted
• furthered
• buttressed
• forwarded
• propped (up)
• rescued
• sided (with)
• advanced
• boosted
• backstopped
• bailed out
• plugged
• talked up
• delivered

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• opposed
• interfered
• thwarted
• frustrated
• baffled
• failed
• disappointed
• sabotaged
• foiled
• deserted
• let down

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of advocated

Sections of the Tulu community have advocated for the creation of a separate Tulu Nadu state. — Andrew Pereira, Encyclopedia Britannica, 3 Aug. 2026

Pastor Robert Taylor of Beulah Baptist Church in Watts has advocated for greater resources for MLK hospital in his role as president of Watts Area Ministers. — Connor Sheets, Los Angeles Times, 3 Aug. 2026

Broader policy changes, including clear labeling and stronger nutrition standards, are also advocated to safeguard children's long-term health. — Omer Awan, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026

Community members in the Chicago area rallied in support of the brothers and advocated for González’s release under humanitarian parole. — Nicole Acevedo, NBC news, 31 July 2026

As EverPass advocated to bar owners about the benefits of switching from satellite to the company’s streaming architecture, some proprietors complained about the cost and hassle of making the jump. — Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 31 July 2026

In her first public message after returning to the United States following the prisoner exchange, Griner thanked her wife and the many others who had advocated for her release. — Mason Leib, ABC News, 31 July 2026

Vigo has spoken of the terrible toll that repeat overdoses take on addicts’ brains, and has advocated for a new policy of mandating treatment for some addicts. — Michael Powell, The Atlantic, 30 July 2026

Lederberg and other exobiologists sought funding and support for exobiological research and advocated vigorously for spacecraft sterilization. — Danny Robb, JSTOR Daily, 30 July 2026