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"
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verb

speak, plead, or argue in favor of

Example: "The doctor advocated a smoking ban in the entire house"
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