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

Rather than advocating for individual programs, the organization is helping create the conditions for collective action. — Keith Brooks, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

The energetic 65-year-old has been a pillar of the filmmaking community as one of the key voices advocating for more Latino representation in film and TV. — Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 22 July 2026

Cookie Johnson has become a vocal voice advocating for older adults living with HIV. — Ashley Lan, HollywoodReporter, 22 July 2026

But advocating for morally just, utopian policies is the sort of thing that democratic socialists ought to be doing. — Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 22 July 2026

Coming from an immigrant family, Novoa is bilingual in Spanish and English and has a strong focus on advocating for underrepresented voices, championing everything from LGBTQ+ creators to diverse ethnicities and emerging talent. — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 21 July 2026

The player perspective adds another layer to this because so many are advocating for shorter-term deals and a chance to sign multiple contracts that cover their prime years. — Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 21 July 2026

In an interview with The Sacramento Bee, Gibanov said the restaurant’s landlords were especially helpful, advocating their needs through difficult financial periods. — Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 16 July 2026

His campaign is also advocating for financial responsibility in spending taxpayer dollars, and for listening to residents’ concerns through community engagement. — Sofi Zeman july 16, Kansas City Star, 16 July 2026