Dictionary Check: advocate
"advocate" is a valid word!
Scrabble
14
points
Words with Friends
16
points
Definition
noun
a person who pleads for a cause or propounds an idea
noun
a lawyer who pleads cases in court
verb
push for something
Example:
"The travel agent recommended strongly that we not travel on Thanksgiving Day"
verb
speak, plead, or argue in favor of
Example:
"The doctor advocated a smoking ban in the entire house"
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