ENGLISH WORD FILE NO. 00726 · Core CSAT & TOEIC Vocabulary
advocate
v.
US/ˈædvəkeɪt/
UK/ˈædvəkeɪt/
CSAT Frequency72/100
TOEIC Frequency68/100
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Meanings of advocate
1verb
To publicly recommend or support a particular cause, policy, or course of action.
Environmental groups advocate for stricter regulations on carbon emissions.
Environmental groups advocate for stricter regulations on carbon emissions.
The doctor advocates a balanced diet and regular exercise for better health.
The doctor advocates a balanced diet and regular exercise for better health.
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Derivatives of advocate
advocacy
advocacy (noun)
Her advocacy for human rights has inspired many young activists worldwide.
Her advocacy for human rights has inspired many young activists worldwide.
advocate for
advocate for (phrasal verb)
Several politicians advocate for reducing tuition fees in public universities.
Several politicians advocate for reducing tuition fees in public universities.
advocate (noun)
advocate (noun)
He is a strong advocate of sustainable farming practices.
He is a strong advocate of sustainable farming practices.
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Synonyms & Antonyms of advocate
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Common Phrases with advocate
advocate for changeadvocate for change
advocate a policyadvocate a policy
actively advocateactively advocate
strongly advocatestrongly advocate
advocate environmental protectionadvocate environmental protection
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Practice Question: advocate
Choose the best word for the blank
Environmental scientists ___ reducing plastic consumption to protect marine ecosystems.
- A advocates
- B advocate
- C advocating
- D advocated
The plural subject 'scientists' requires the base form 'advocate' rather than the third-person singular 'advocates'.