Advocate
Courts use it, nonprofits print it on business cards, and anyone who has spoken up in a meeting when it was easier to stay quiet has played the part.
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To publicly recommend or support; a person who publicly supports or recommends a particular cause or policy.
Memory trick
Think "AD-VO-CATE" = "ADD YOUR VOICE + CATE (category)", adding your voice to support a category/cause. Advocate = voice support.
Examples
She advocates for better mental health services.
He is a strong advocate of renewable energy.
The organization advocates policy changes to protect wildlife.
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Etymology
From Latin advocatus "one called to aid," from advocare "to call to one's aid," from ad- "to" + vocare "to call."
Usage Notes
Can be used as both a verb (to advocate) and a noun (an advocate). Common in political, social, and legal contexts.
Real-life contexts
Express support: "I advocate for equal rights."
Describe role: "She's an advocate for children."
Use professionally: "We advocate policy reform."
Common Mistakes
As a verb, use "advocate for" something. As a noun, you're "an advocate of" something.
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Part of Speech
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