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

Republicans expressed alarm at the ominous warnings coming from the industry but advocated lighter-touch approaches. — Brittany Shammas, CNN Money, 28 Sep. 2026

Other readers advocated for programs benefiting the environment, arts and culture, and community improvement and workforce development, including job training programs. — Chris Fusco, Sacbee.com, 27 Sep. 2026

Pete Nielsen, president of California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals, has advocated for creating a recovery home certification process in California. — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2026

Akter also quoted information from a City Council meeting this year when Sierra advocated for having a female serve on the Pension Commission. — Helen I. Bennett, Hartford Courant, 25 Sep. 2026

When Collins successfully advocated for an exemption to the tariffs on Canadian salt and cement, Jackson was dismissive. — Emma Green, New Yorker, 25 Sep. 2026

Our coalition advocated for rapid rehousing for the few dozen living at Gompers. — Chicago Tribune, 24 Sep. 2026

Some of its members have advocated for open borders, and believe gender is a social construct, both of which have been fodder for inflammatory social media content from those seeking to discredit the philosophy. — Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 23 Sep. 2026

The only verification that advocated and GOP lawmakers have publicly advocated for is cheek swab DNA testing. — Jackson Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 23 Sep. 2026