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

Behind the jokes, some campaigns have carried serious messages, like a man dressed as a fox advocating for animal rights who stood shoulder-to-shoulder with Burnham when the former Manchester mayor returned to parliament in June. — Reagan Yip, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026

Nationally, emergency medicine physicians are doing so by advocating for improved helmeting and educating parents of the risks involved with e-scooters. — Narmeen Khan, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026

For nearly three years, Liam's father, Josh Stewart, has been advocating for safer streets and changes since his son's death. — Ashley Portillo, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026

In 2025, Taiwan deported three Chinese spouses for advocating for reunification with China using military force. — ABC News, 11 Aug. 2026

The March of Dimes is advocating for policies to allow midwives to practice independently and prescribe medication. — Kristin Wright, NPR, 11 Aug. 2026

Allyship is the practice of supporting and advocating for individuals who are different from us. — Julie Kratz, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026

Harry and Meghan Markle have long made online safety a central focus of their work through Archewell Philanthropies, advocating for stronger protections for children and teens using social media. — Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 8 Aug. 2026

Parents play a key role in advocating for and ensuring their child’s 504 plan is clearly written and properly implemented. — Sherri Gordon, Parents, 7 Aug. 2026