word
Advocate
A-dvuh-kuht
/ˈædvʌkʌt/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
advocate
Dictionary meaning
A person who pleads for a cause or propounds an idea.
Examples
- The doctor advocated a smoking ban in the entire house.
- I advocate for human rights and an end to slavery worldwide.
Synonyms: exponent
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