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Meaning of advocated

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

advocated

verb

Definitions

  1. To plead in favour of; to defend by argument, before a tribunal or the public; to support, vindicate, or recommend publicly.

  2. To encourage support for something.

    Example: I like trees, but I do not advocate living in them.

  3. (with for) To engage in advocacy.

    Example: We have been advocating for changes in immigration law.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Having been argued in favor of.