Synonyms of advocates

advocates 1 of 2

noun

plural of advocate

1

as in proponents

a person who actively supports or favors a cause

Mark Twain, Noah Webster, and President Theodore Roosevelt are among past advocates of a reformed spelling system

Synonyms & Similar Words

• proponents
• supporters
• advocators
• exponents
• promoters
• boosters
• friends
• apostles
• champions
• protagonists
• paladins
• true believers
• expounders
• heralds
• hierophants
• adherents
• tub-thumpers
• white knights
• backers
• high priests
• loyalists
• stalwarts
• espousers
• interpreters
• disciples
• gospelers
• followers
• partisans
• cohorts
• cheerleaders
• fellow travelers
• encouragers
• applauders

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• opponents
• adversaries
• antagonists
• enemies
• critics
• foes
• rivals
• faultfinders
• belittlers

2

as in lawyers

a person whose profession is to conduct lawsuits for clients or to advise about legal rights and obligations

with such a strong case against him, he's going to need the best advocate that money can buy

Synonyms & Similar Words

• lawyers
• attorneys
• counselors
• counsels
• attorneys-at-law
• prosecutors
• solicitors
• legislators
• counselors-at-law
• jurists
• legal eagles
• lawmakers
• trial lawyers
• prosecuting attorneys
• district attorneys
• criminal lawyers
• mouthpieces
• lawgivers
• solons
• public defenders
• shysters
• cocounsels
• ambulance chasers
• Philadelphia lawyers
• pettifoggers

advocates

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of advocate

as in endorses

to promote the interests or cause of

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• endorses
• supports
• champions
• embraces
• adopts
• backs
• patronizes
• helps
• stands up for
• goes in for
• aids
• assists
• plumps (for)
• sticks up for
• holds a brief for
• goes to bat for
• plonks (for)
• plunks (for)
• reinforces
• espouses
• sides (with)
• preaches
• bolsters
• abets
• saves
• rescues
• seconds
• buttresses
• advances
• forwards
• furthers
• props (up)
• backstops
• boosts
• plugs
• bails out
• talks up
• delivers

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• opposes
• interferes
• frustrates
• thwarts
• baffles
• fails
• foils
• sabotages
• deserts
• disappoints
• lets down

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of advocates

Noun

Canada were the biggest advocates, with 27 box-throws attempted. — Mark Carey, New York Times, 21 July 2026

Given the sensitivity of the case, and how its outcome will likely impact Francis’ legacy, any news about the Rupnik trial has been closely followed by victims and their advocates. — ABC News, 21 July 2026

For years, child psychologists and digital rights advocates have been debating whether parental and technological surveillance of teenage communications can undermine the trust that makes a teenager likely to seek help in the first place. — Anisha Sircar, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026

Archer, which has already attracted criticism from public safety advocates over its role in the overcrowded airspace, will likely also ruffle feathers for advancing a violent technology. — Los Angeles Times, 21 July 2026

The changes have drawn criticism from press freedom advocates. — Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 20 July 2026

If Sherwood-area schools break away from the Pulaski County Special School District, the new school district would be the state's 16th-largest by enrollment, according to a feasibility study commissioned by Sherwood public school advocates. — Arkansas Online, 14 July 2026

Similarly, Sanofi’s tolebrutinib for non-relapsing secondary progressive multiple sclerosis, and Aldeyra Therapeutics’ reproxalap for ocular disease have each generated substantial concern among patients, clinicians, sponsors, or advocates. — Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 14 July 2026

Though some child safety advocates supported the attempt, critics raised privacy concerns because the detection would happen directly on user devices. — Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 14 July 2026

Verb

Many others have joined an organization called Schools Beyond Screens, the first and only local chapter in Kansas that advocates for tech limits in school. — Julianna Mejia july 23, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2026

Glover champions the artist's role in social commentary and advocates strongly for music education, viewing it as essential for comprehensive learning. — Jim Ryan, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

Krystal LoPilato, who advocates for policy at Everytown, said the group has successfully guided a similar bill through the New York state Legislature. — Los Angeles Times, 19 July 2026

Rogan’s viewership spans from staunch Make America Healthy Again advocates to more socially liberal viewers who agree with his opinions on marijuana legalization. — Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 17 July 2026

The organization advocates for veterans from every era and for keeping the memory of the Borinqueneers alive. — Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026

Victor Valladares of Resilience OC, a nonprofit that advocates for the Latino community, claimed that the federal government has access to Flock's data. — Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 14 July 2026

The new code also advocates for speedy restitution in accordance with applicable laws, and disclosures of potential conflicts of interest. — News Desk, Artforum, 13 July 2026

Shannon Welch of Riverside is vice president of the board of directors of the BlueRibbon Coalition, a national nonprofit that advocates for responsible access to public lands. — Shannon Welch, Oc Register, 12 July 2026