advocate

Elementary

/ˈæd.vəˌkeɪt/

noun
A person who argues in favor of something
verb
To support or argue for something

advocate in a sentence

  • “She was a strong advocate for animal rights.”
  • “The politician advocated for stricter environmental laws.”
  • “A passionate advocate of civil rights.”
  • “She works as a consumer advocate.”

What does “advocate” mean?

advocate (noun) means a person who argues in favor of something. It is pronounced /ˈæd.vəˌkeɪt/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.

Frequently asked questions

What does "advocate" mean?
advocate (noun) means: A person who argues in favor of something
How do you pronounce "advocate"?
"advocate" is pronounced /ˈæd.vəˌkeɪt/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
How do you use "advocate" in a sentence?
Here is "advocate" used in a sentence: She was a strong advocate for animal rights.

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