Meaning of advocate in English | Powered by Free Dictionary API

noun

• Someone whose job is to speak for someone's case in a court of law; a counsel.

• Anyone who argues the case of another; an intercessor.

• A person who speaks in support of something.

• A person who supports others to make their voices heard, or ideally for them to speak up for themselves.

  Example: Since she started working with her advocate, she has become much more confident.

verb

• To plead in favour of; to defend by argument, before a tribunal or the public; to support, vindicate, or recommend publicly.

• To encourage support for something.

  Example: I like trees, but I do not advocate living in them.

• (with for) To engage in advocacy.

  Example: We have been advocating for changes in immigration law.