advocate
verb (used with object)
to speak or write in favor of; support or urge by argument; recommend publicly.
have advocated
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present perfectof advocate.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Economists and housing-industry leaders have advocated for more construction to meet the demand for housing after a pullback on construction following the 2008 housing crash severely squeezed supply.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 26, 2026
Quiñonez is one of those who have advocated for change, but says she has received threats because of this - especially from men.
From BBC ● Aug. 4, 2026
Since the United Nations was founded after World War II, all nine UN chiefs have been men, although many countries have advocated for the appointment of a woman.
From Barron's ● Apr. 21, 2026
You have advocated “freeing” controllers by spinning the system off of government—the Canadian model.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 11, 2025
The copilot should have advocated for his own opinions in a stronger way...
From "Outliers" by Malcolm Gladwell
