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advocate
noun
verb
A person who pleads for a cause or propounds an idea
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ˈæd.və.kət
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noun
A person who pleads for a cause or propounds an idea
noun
A lawyer who pleads cases in court
verb
Speak, plead, or argue in favor of
“The doctor advocated a smoking ban in the entire house”
verb
Push for something
“The travel agent recommended strongly that we not travel on Thanksgiving Day”
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The doctor advocated a smoking ban in the entire house
The travel agent recommended strongly that we not travel on Thanksgiving Day
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