advocate
verb (used with object)
to speak or write in favor of; support or urge by argument; recommend publicly.
advocating
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present participleof advocate.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Bass contends the city’s emergency preparedness is now “light years better” than when the fire broke out, while still advocating for a larger Fire Department.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2026
The release comes after years of survivors advocating for more transparency from city officials.
From BBC ● Sep. 8, 2026
She attended Monday's demonstration with her son and dog, advocating for "an open society where everyone feels welcome and understood".
From Barron's ● Sep. 7, 2026
She helps facilitate the Outdoor Equity program aimed at helping young people of color find belonging in outdoor spaces through hiking, camping, and kayaking, while advocating around environmental racism and access to nature.
From Slate ● Sep. 5, 2026
When the animals had assembled in the big barn, Snowball stood up and, though occasionally interrupted by bleating from the sheep, set forth his reasons for advocating the building of the windmill.
From "Animal Farm: A Fairy Story" by George Orwell
