advocate

Advocate means to speak, write or stand up for something or someone. (verb)

An example of advocate is a parent fighting for special education services for her child.

An advocate is someone who fights for something or someone, especially someone who fights for the rights of others. (noun)

An example of an advocate is a lawyer who specializes in child protection and who speaks for abused children in court.

See advocate in Webster's New World College Dictionary

See advocate in American Heritage Dictionary 4

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