Definition of 'advocate'

Noun

1. a person who pleads for a cause or propounds an idea
      Synonyms: advocator proponent exponent
2. a lawyer who pleads cases in court
      Synonyms: counsel counselor counsellor counselor-at-law pleader

Verb

1. push for something; "The travel agent recommended strongly that we not travel on Thanksgiving Day"
      Synonyms: recommend urge
2. speak, plead, or argue in favour of; "The doctor advocated a smoking ban in the entire house"
      Synonyms: preach

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