Advocated: meaning, definitions and examples

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advocated

 

[ หˆรฆd.vษ™.keษชtษชd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

supporting a cause

To advocate means to publicly recommend or support a particular cause or policy. This term is often used in the context of social issues, legal matters, or any initiative that requires backing or promotion. Advocacy can take various forms, including lobbying, public speaking, or writing. Advocates work to influence decision-makers and raise awareness about specific issues.

Synonyms

champion, defend, promote, recommend, support.

Examples of usage

  • She advocated for environmental changes in her community.
  • He has always advocated for the rights of children.
  • They advocated the importance of mental health awareness.

Translations

Translations of the word "advocated" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น defendido

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคฎเคฐเฅเคฅเคจ เค•เคฟเคฏเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช befรผrwortet

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mendukung

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะธัั‚ัƒะฟะฐะฒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ popieraล‚

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ”ฏๆŒใ—ใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท prรฉconisรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ abogado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท savundu

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ง€์ง€ํ–ˆ๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฏุงูุน

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ podporoval

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ podporoval

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ€กๅฏผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zagovarjal

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ tala fyrir

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะพะปะดะฐะดั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒฎแƒแƒ แƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tษ™ลŸviq etdi

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ abogado

Etymology

The word 'advocate' comes from the Latin word 'advocatus', which means 'one called to aid' or 'to summon'. It is derived from 'ad' (to) and 'vocare' (to call). The term has been used since the Middle Ages to refer to someone who presents and defends a case in court, and has since evolved to represent any individual who supports a cause or policy. The modern usage became widespread in the 19th and 20th centuries, particularly within social justice movements and political activism. Today, to advocate is to take a stand and to actively promote change, highlighting the importance of representation in various sectors of society.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,360 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.