advocate
/ˈæd.və.kət/ noun C1- Someone whose job is to speak for someone's case in a court of law; a counsel.
- Anyone who argues the case of another; an intercessor.
- A person who speaks in support of something, or someone; proponent
- A person who supports others to make their voices heard, or ideally for them to speak up for themselves. · Since she started working with her advocate, she has become much more confident.
Plural advocates
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Still, marquise, it has been so with other usurpers—Cromwell, for instance, who was not half so bad as Napoleon, had his partisans and advocates.”
“Monsieur,” returned the inspector, “Providence has changed this gigantic plan you advocate so warmly.”
Advocates for the current system argue that tipping provides countless hospitality workers with an absolutely essential financial lifeline.
Conversely, growing numbers of consumers advocate for transparent pricing models that eliminate hidden costs at the register.
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