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

Lauren Oto Lauren Oto is advocating for Sacramento’s small businesses while working to broaden diversity in leadership. — The Sacramento Bee Staff, Sacbee.com, 1 Oct. 2026

Part of this has come about as a result of retail brokerages advocating for their customers to get first dibs on IPO stocks, rather than having to buy the shares at a premium from the connected clients of big banks. — Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 30 Sep. 2026

In recent years, legal scholars have taken the right to equality as the starting point for advocating for access to fertility care. — Literary Hub, 30 Sep. 2026

Lawmakers threatened impeachment, and some are now advocating changing the way the state selects its judges. — Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 30 Sep. 2026

The rest of the time is spent advocating for their place and perfecting their visual identity. — Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 29 Sep. 2026

The video caught the attention of Caterina Balzano, who joined Bernal in advocating for the animal. — Anna McAllister, Miami Herald, 29 Sep. 2026

The group is advocating for international action and wants other countries to help fund the adaptations needed to protect the islands and ensure that people can stay there. — Dina Kraft, Christian Science Monitor, 28 Sep. 2026

The program has also evolved to put a greater emphasis on mental wellbeing, with Harry advocating for mental fitness and communication skills to be incorporated into the curriculum. — Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2026