advocate
Pronunciation:
/ˈæd.və.keɪt//ˈæd.və.keɪt/noun
Definitions
Someone whose job is to speak for someone's case in a court of law; a counsel.
Anyone who argues the case of another; an intercessor.
A person who speaks in support of something.
A person who supports others to make their voices heard, or ideally for them to speak up for themselves.
Example: Since she started working with her advocate, she has become much more confident.
verb
Definitions
To plead in favour of; to defend by argument, before a tribunal or the public; to support, vindicate, or recommend publicly.
To encourage support for something.
Example: I like trees, but I do not advocate living in them.
(with for) To engage in advocacy.
Example: We have been advocating for changes in immigration law.