advocate
verb (used with object)
to speak or write in favor of; support or urge by argument; recommend publicly.
advocated
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past participleof advocate.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof advocate.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
advocateverb (used with object)to speak or write in favor of; support or urge by argument; recommend publicly.
Example Sentences
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The fire department has long advocated for its own training center, Bitchakdjian said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 26, 2026
The first legislative elections since 2006, which the international community has strongly advocated for, had been scheduled for November 28, with a presidential election expected in early 2027.
From Barron's ● Oct. 10, 2026
Bunnie said she had been willing to put the work in, noting that she had advocated for them to attend couple’s therapy.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 9, 2026
Large merchants have advocated for the bill for years, arguing it would lower the fees they pay when customers use a card and allow them to pass the savings onto consumers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026
While both organizations advocated for voting rights for women, the National favored a federal amendment, while the American worked to pass women’s voting rights at the state level, state by state.
From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling
