Advocate
A person who publicly supports or champions a cause; in law, a lawyer who represents and pleads for a client.
nounAdvocate
A person who publicly supports or champions a cause; in law, a lawyer who represents and pleads for a client.
nounImagine This
Imagine a calm neighbor at a town hall who stands up to defend the rights of a marginalized group, speaking clearly and persuasively to persuade others to support a policy.
Sounds Like
AD-vuh-kÉt (noun); AD-vuh-kayt (verb)
Looks Like
Resembles related words like advocacy and advocate; derives from Latin vocare meaning to call.
Remember This
The root voc- means 'call/voice'; an advocate is someone who calls out for others or gives them a voice.
Other Forms
Connect With
support, champion, promote, defend, proponent, backer
Note
Note the distinction: as a noun, advocate is the person; as a verb, advocate means to publicly support or recommend. Beware of misspellings like 'avocate' (incorrect in standard usage).