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IELTS word

advocate

/ˈædvəˌkeɪt/verb

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English definition

to publicly support an idea or change

Common phrases / collocations

  1. advocate change
  2. strongly advocate
  3. advocate for equality

Example sentences

  1. 1.

    She advocated safer cycle lanes at the meeting.

  2. 2.

    Doctors advocate regular exercise.

  3. 3.

    The group advocates for equal access to education.

Visual learning

See the meaning

A woman speaks in support of a safer cycle lane at a community meeting.
to publicly support an idea or change
1community meeting
2supports a proposal
speaks in public→supports change