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advocate

UK
/ˈæd.və.keɪt/
US
/ˈæd.və.keɪt/

Translations

advocatenoun
advocates
pl
UK
/ˈæd.və.keɪt/
US
/ˈæd.və.keɪt/
avocatProfession juridique.
The advocate presented a compelling argument in defense of his client.
L'avocat a présenté un argument convaincant pour défendre son client.
défenseurAu sens de personne qui plaide pour autrui ou défend ses intérêts.
As an advocate, he represented the interests of the children in court.
En tant que défenseur, il a plaidé la cause des enfants au tribunal.
défenseurAu sens de personne qui soutient activement une cause ou une politique.
He is a strong advocate for renewable energy.
C'est un fervent défenseur des énergies renouvelables.
Additional translations
partisanSurtout pour une idée, un principe ou une politique.
Synonyms
supporter
champion
promoter
proponent
backer
defender
exponent
campaigner
Antonyms
opponent
adversary
critic
detractor
antagonist
opposer
advocateverb
advocated
Past Simple
advocated
Past Participle
advocating
Gerund
UK
/ˈæd.və.keɪt/
US
/ˈæd.vəˌkeɪt/
défendreAu sens juridique ou formel, pour parler ou agir au nom de quelqu'un.
The attorney will advocate for the victim during the proceedings.
L'avocat défendra la victime pendant la procédure.
préconiserAu sens de recommander publiquement ou de soutenir une cause ou une politique.
She advocates environmental protection in her speeches.
Elle préconise la protection de l'environnement dans ses discours.
Synonyms
support
promote
champion
back
endorse
recommend
defend
plead for
argue for
Antonyms
oppose
reject
condemn
denounce
criticize

Definitions

advocatenoun
A person who publicly supports or recommends a particular cause or policy.
She is a well-known advocate for environmental protection.
A person who pleads on someone else's behalf.
As an advocate, he represented the interests of the children in court.
A professional in the field of law who represents clients in a court of law.
The advocate presented a compelling argument in defense of his client.
advocateverb
To publicly recommend or support a particular cause or policy.
She advocates for environmental protection by organizing community clean-up events.
To act or speak on someone’s behalf in a legal or formal context; to plead for.
The attorney will advocate for the victim during the proceedings.
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