Synonyms of advocating

advocating

verb

present participle of advocate

as in endorsing

to promote the interests or cause of

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• endorsing
• supporting
• championing
• adopting
• embracing
• backing
• helping
• patronizing
• assisting
• aiding
• going in for
• standing up for
• reinforcing
• espousing
• plumping (for)
• holding a brief for
• plonking (for)
• plunking (for)
• sticking up for
• saving
• preaching
• going to bat for
• furthering
• abetting
• bolstering
• rescuing
• seconding
• forwarding
• buttressing
• advancing
• siding (with)
• propping (up)
• boosting
• plugging
• backstopping
• talking up
• delivering
• bailing out

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• opposing
• interfering
• thwarting
• sabotaging
• frustrating
• baffling
• failing
• disappointing
• deserting
• foiling
• letting down

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of advocating

In 2021, Rutinel founded Climate Refarm, which advocated for cutting down on the use of meat and has signed onto letters advocating for raising taxes on meat and dairy. — Nicholas Riccardi, Fortune, 15 Oct. 2026

Seminole County also must set its priorities of advocating for conservation efforts including the Florida Forever acquisition of High Oaks Ranch, a 672-acre rural property in eastern Seminole County near Chuluota. — Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Oct. 2026

On his campaign website, Silva said his priorities include advocating for veterans, protecting taxpayer dollars and increasing public safety. — Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 12 Oct. 2026

Throughout her life, Ethel also poured herself into humanitarian work, founding the Robert & Ethel Kennedy Human Rights Center in 1968, advocating for the rights of farm workers and leading efforts in urban restoration. — Greta Bjornson, PEOPLE, 9 Oct. 2026

The Primetime Emmy winner, who was feted for advocating for women’s health during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, was under the weather and could not make the trip. — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 8 Oct. 2026

This endeavor is not easy, and these companies are strongly advocating for abolishing the leap second. — Vahe Peroomian, The Conversation, 8 Oct. 2026

The news conference, attended by more than a dozen parents, was organized by California Rising, a nonprofit that describes itself as advocating for public safety, and cleaner, stronger neighborhoods. — Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026

Mainstream political parties previously avoided publicly advocating for a return to the European Union out of concern over alienating voters in pro Brexit regions and exacerbating societal polarization. — CNBC, 2 Oct. 2026