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advocate
verb [I/T] /ˈæd·vəˌkeɪt/Definition
› to speak in support of an idea or course of action: [T] Some people advocate teaching to the test. [I] The organization advocates for human rights. advocacy
/ˈæd·və·kə·si/ noun [U] › These groups have been increasing their education advocacy. advocate
/ˈæd·və·kət/ noun [C] › She’s a strong advocate of women’s rights.
(Definition of advocate verb from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary
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