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She is an advocate for animal safety.
What does Advocate mean?
An advocate is someone who supports or speaks up for a cause.
Dictionary definition
A person who supports a cause or speaks up for someone; or to support something publicly.
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Advocate in a sentence
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Students can advocate for cleaner school spaces.
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A strong advocate explains the problem and asks for fair change.
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What is an advocate?
An advocate supports, defends, or speaks up for a person, idea, or cause.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to advocate?
Supporter is close in meaning to advocate in this dictionary entry.
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Which word is an antonym of advocate?
Opponent contrasts with advocate in this dictionary entry.
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Advocate
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ad · vuh · kit · strongest beat: ad
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WordAdvocate.
Partnoun, verb.
MeaningAdvocate means An advocate is someone who supports or speaks up for a cause.
ExampleExample: She is an advocate for animal safety.
Word breakdown
3 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- ad · vuh · kit
- Strongest beat
- ad
- Ending
- kit
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on ad.
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Word family
Advocate word family
Base word
advocate
verb
advocated
Supported or spoke up for in the past.
noun
advocacy
Support for a cause or idea.
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Hint for students
An advocate is someone who supports or speaks up for a cause.
Common mix-up
Advocate is not the same as opponent. Advocate means an advocate is someone who supports or speaks up for a cause.
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Read this model sentence: Students can advocate for cleaner school spaces. Clue words: students, cleaner, school. Underline clue words that show why advocate fits instead of opponent. Now write one new sentence that shows advocate without using the word advocate. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show advocate?
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