Definition of Advocate. Meaning of Advocate. Synonyms of Advocate

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Definition of Advocate

Advocate
Advocate Ad"vo*cate, v. i. To act as advocate. [Obs.] --Fuller.
Advocate
Advocate Ad"vo*cate, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Advocated; p. pr. & vb. n. Advocating.] [See Advocate, n., Advoke, Avow.] To plead in favor of; to defend by argument, before a tribunal or the public; to support, vindicate, or recommend publicly. To advocate the cause of thy client. --Bp. Sanderson (1624). This is the only thing distinct and sensible, that has been advocated. --Burke. Eminent orators were engaged to advocate his cause. --Mitford.

Meaning of Advocate from wikipedia

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- The Advocate is Louisiana's largest daily newspaper. Based in Baton Rouge, it serves the southern portion of the state. Separate editions for New Orleans...
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