advocate · ​. (formal) a person who supports or speaks in favour of somebody or of a public plan or action · ​(law) a person who defends somebody in court.

to support or recommend something publicly: The group does not advocate the use of violence. urge (formal) to recommend something strongly.

a person who supports or speaks in favor of someone or of a public plan or action. advocate (for something/somebody) an advocate for hospital workers.

to support or recommend something publicly:The group does not advocate the use of violence. urge (formal) to recommend something strongly.

There are five meanings listed in OED's entry for the verb advocate, two of which are labelled obsolete. See 'Meaning & use' for definitions, usage, and ...

(formal) the giving of public support to an idea, a course of action, or a belief. He won the Peace Prize for his advocacy of nonviolent protest.

[uncountable] advocacy (of something) (formal) public support that somebody gives to an idea, a course of action or a belief.

ADVOCATE definition: 1. to publicly support or suggest an idea, development, or way of doing something: 2. to speak…. Learn more.

​a person who represents and campaigns for the interests of patients within a medical care system. Medical experts and patient advocates are both ...

Definition of solicitor advocate noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, ...