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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
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How to use “advocate” in a sentence

They advocate equal rights.

他们主张平等权利。

She is a strong advocate for animal rights.

她是动物权益的坚定倡导者。

Doctors advocate eating more fruits and vegetables.

医生提倡多吃水果和蔬菜。

The club advocated for a longer lunch break.

这个社团呼吁延长午休时间。

Synonyms
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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.

  1. A supporter
  2. B opponent
  3. C observer
  4. D critic
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A — supporter. “advocate” means v. support; n. supporter

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The senator continued to ______ for cleaner and safer air.

  1. A oppose
  2. B reject
  3. C advocate
  4. 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?

“advocate” means support; n. supporter. Examples: (1) They advocate equal rights. (2) She is a strong advocate for animal rights. (3) Doctors advocate eating more fruits and vegetables. (4) The club advocated for a longer lunch break.

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 nearly 700 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “advocate”?

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

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