Advocating: meaning, definitions and examples
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advocating
[ ˈædvəˌkeɪtɪŋ ]
promoting
To publicly support or recommend a particular policy or course of action.
Synonyms
champion, endorse, promote, support.
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advocating |
Note: It seems there was a repetition of the word 'advocating'. Here is a description for the second instance:
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promote |
When someone is actively encouraging the progress, acceptance, or implementation of something, often used in business, marketing, or social movements.
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endorse |
When a person or organization publicly declares support for someone or something, usually implying approval or permission, often used in commercial or political contexts.
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champion |
When someone is fighting for or defending a cause with a lot of enthusiasm and determination, often used to describe notable leaders or passionate individuals.
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support |
When someone provides assistance, comfort, or approval to someone or something, can be used in a wide range of contexts from emotional support to financial aid.
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Examples of usage
- She is advocating for better working conditions for nurses.
- The organization is advocating for stricter gun control laws.
Translations
Translations of the word "advocating" in other languages:
🇵🇹 advogando
- defendendo
- promovendo
🇮🇳 वकालत करना
- समर्थन करना
- प्रचार करना
🇩🇪 befürworten
- verteidigen
- eintreten
🇮🇩 menganjurkan
- membela
- mengkampanyekan
🇺🇦 адвокатування
- захист
- підтримка
🇵🇱 adwokatura
- obrona
- popieranie
🇯🇵 擁護する
- 推進する
- 支持する
🇫🇷 plaider
- défendre
- promouvoir
🇪🇸 abogar
- defender
- promover
🇹🇷 savunmak
- desteklemek
- teşvik etmek
🇰🇷 옹호하기
- 변호하기
- 촉진하기
🇸🇦 الدفاع
- تأييد
- الترويج
🇨🇿 obhajování
- bránění
- prosazování
🇸🇰 obhajovanie
- bránenie
- podporovanie
🇨🇳 倡导
- 辩护
- 推广
🇸🇮 zagovarjanje
- branjenje
- promocija
🇮🇸 mæla með
- vernda
- kynna
🇰🇿 қолдау
- қорғау
- насихаттау
🇬🇪 დაცვა
- მხარდაჭერა
- პოპულარიზაცია
🇦🇿 vəkillik
- müdafiə
- təşviq etmək
🇲🇽 abogar
- defender
- promover
Etymology
The word 'advocating' comes from the Latin word 'advocatus', which means 'one called to aid'. It has been used in English since the 14th century. The concept of advocating for a cause or idea has been a fundamental part of human society throughout history, with individuals and groups using advocacy to bring about change and progress.
See also: advocates.