Meaning & use
advocated
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publicly supported or recommended a particular cause, policy, or course of action.
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The committee advocated stricter safety regulations after the incident.
She has long advocated for equal access to education.
A note on using this word
Advocated is the past tense of 'advocate' and is commonly followed by 'for' when the object is a cause rather than a specific action.
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championedendorsed
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