Definition of advocat

"advocat" is probably misspelled. Trying advocate instead Definition of advocate

1. advocate [ v ] push for something
Examples: "The travel agent recommended strongly that we not travel on Thanksgiving Day"

Used in print:

(Edward P. Lawton, "Northern Liberals and Southern...)

And if he is so scornful of the rights of states , why not advocate a different sort of constitution that he could more sincerely support ?

Synonyms recommend urge advocate Related Terms propose importunity

2. advocate [ n ] a person who pleads for a cause or propounds an idea

Used in print:

(The New York Times,...)

Skorich , however , is a strong advocate of a balanced attack - split between running and passing .

3. advocate [ v ] speak, plead, or argue in favour of
Examples: "The doctor advocated a smoking ban in the entire house"

Used in print:

(The Miami Herald,...)

Do its spokesmen seem more interested in the amount_of_money they collect than in the principles they purport to advocate ?

Synonyms preach advocate Related Terms urge sermonize sermon

4. advocate [ n ] a lawyer who pleads cases in court

Synonyms counsel counsellor counselor counselor-at-law pleader advocate Related Terms lawyer law

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