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WordBand 7.5–8.5Toofey picks
advocate
/ˈæd.və.keɪt/
verb1 of 2
To support something publicly.
- “Many doctors advocate a healthier diet for children.”Toofey
- “He uses his voice to advocate for those in need.”Tatoeba
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noun2 of 2
Someone whose job is to speak for someone's case in a court of law; a counsel.
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