advocate /ˈæd.və.keɪt/verb 5/ˈæd.və.kət/ noun 4forms 4phrases 2 verb5 •To plead in favour of; to defend by argument, before a tribunal or the public; to support, vindicate, or recommend publicly.7 March, 1624, Robert Sanderson, sermon at the Assizes, at Lincoln To advocate the cause of thy client.16 June, 1784, Edmund Burke, speech on reform of representation in the House of Commons This is the only thing distinct and sensible, that has been advocated. •To encourage support for something.I like trees, but I do not advocate living in them. •To engage in advocacy.We have been advocating for changes in immigration law. •To appeal from an inferior court to the Court of Session. •To call a case before itself for decision. advocate /ˈæd.və.kət/ noun4 •A person who speaks in support of something, or someone; proponentHe became a tireless advocate for the needs of adults with IMD throughout Britain and internationally. — 2011 •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.I neuer did incense his Maiestie / Against the Duke of Clarence, but haue bin / An earnest aduocate to plead for him. — 1593 •A person who supports others to make their voices heard, or ideally for them to speak up for themselves.Since she started working with her advocate, she has become much more confident. formsadvocated · advocating · advocates · advocateth Phrases with advocate angel's advocateSomeone who sees what is good about an idea and supports it. devil's advocateOne who debates from a viewpoint which one may not actually hold, usually to determine its validity or simply for the sake of argument.
