Middle

advocate

/ˈædvəkeɪt/

ad · vo · cate ˈæd · və · keɪt

English Definition

v. support; n. supporter

中文释义

提倡，拥护

Significado en Español

defensor, abogado

한국어 뜻

옹호자, 변호사

Nghĩa Tiếng Việt

người ủng hộ, luật sư

Example Sentence

They advocate equal rights.

他们主张平等权利。

Synonyms

support champion

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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧

ad(to)+voc(speak)+ate(do).

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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the word that is closest in meaning to advocate: Having always been passionate about environmental issues, Sarah often acts as a strong __________ for climate change awareness.

A opponent
B supporter
C critic
D observer

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B — supporter. “advocate” means v. support; n. supporter

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The senator continued to ______ for cleaner and safer air.

A oppose
B reject
C advocate
D condemn

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C — advocate. “advocate” means v. support; n. supporter

Common questions about “advocate”

What does “advocate” mean?

advocate — v. support; n. supporter. In Chinese: 提倡，拥护.

How do you pronounce “advocate”?

advocate is pronounced /ˈædvəkeɪt/. It breaks into 3 syllables: ad · vo · cate.

How do you use “advocate” in a sentence?

They advocate equal rights. (他们主张平等权利。)

What are synonyms for “advocate”?

support, champion — all close in meaning to advocate (v. support; n. supporter).

Is “advocate” an ISEE Middle-level word?

Yes. advocate appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “advocate”?

ad(to)+voc(speak)+ate(do).

Progress / 学习进度

26 / 672

4% through this level

Mastered: 0 / 672 (0%)

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advocate

Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

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