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

Graham strongly advocated for the bill, which has faced strong opposition from Democrats and some Republicans. — Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 13 July 2026

Others advocated for a return to the weekly drop schedule that's been embraced by streamers like HBO Max and Hulu to build interest. — Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 10 July 2026

Still, officials advocated caution and risk prevention on the water the river becomes an enticing way to cool off. — Reeti Malhotra july 10, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2026

While some speakers Thursday advocated for a ban on kratom products, the Global Kratom Coalition wrote a letter to the commission advocating against a complete ban. — Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2026

The brothers are working with Representative Jim McGovern, Robby’s congressman, who last year made a floor speech in the House about Ethel and has advocated for her exoneration. — Amy Weiss-Meyer, The Atlantic, 10 July 2026

Years before his diagnosis, Pat Aust advocated to install a sprinkler system inside the care home. — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026

Türkiye, the host of this year’s NATO summit, has advocated for scrapping the designation. — Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 8 July 2026

Complicating matters, a number of people have advocated for something called hormesis, in which small doses of radiation purportedly promote the cellular repair of damage from other sources. — ArsTechnica, 6 July 2026