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advocate

Noun

IPA /ˈædvəkət/

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A person who publicly supports an idea, a cause or a particular way of doing something.

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advocate/ˈædvəkət/

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My aunt is a passionate advocate for safer cycling routes.
The lecturer is an advocate of practical learning through projects.

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advocate — A person who publicly supports an idea, a cause or a particular way of doing something.

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A person who publicly supports an idea, a cause or a particular way of doing something.

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Word origin

Through Old French avocat from Latin advocatus, a person called to help or speak on another's behalf.

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An advocate of an idea and an advocate for a cause are both common patterns.

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