advocating Definition
publicly support or recommend a particular cause or policy.
Using advocating: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "advocating" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
She is advocating for better healthcare policies.
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The organization is advocating for animal rights.
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He has been advocating for environmental protection for years.
advocating Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for advocating
Antonyms for advocating
Phrases with advocating
Example
The group advocates for equal rights for all people.
Example
She is an advocate of renewable energy.
self-advocacy
the act of representing oneself or one's own interests
Example
Self-advocacy is an important skill for people with disabilities.
Origins of advocating
from Old French 'avocat', meaning 'one who pleads the cause of another'
Summary: advocating in Brief
To 'advocate' [ˈædvəkeɪtɪŋ] means to publicly support or recommend a particular cause or policy. It can be used in phrases like 'advocate for' and 'advocate of,' as well as 'self-advocacy,' which refers to representing oneself or one's own interests. Synonyms include 'supporting,' 'promoting,' and 'championing.'
