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Synonyms
ad·vo·cate (ăd́və-kāt́)

[From Middle English advocat, lawyer, from Old French advocat, from Latin advocātus past participle of advocāre, to summon for counsel, ad-, ad-, + vocāre, to call.]

transitive verb: -cat·ed, -cat·ing, -cates. 

To speak, plead, or argue in favor of. See synonyms at support

noun 

  1. One that argues for a cause; a supporter or defender: an advocate of civil rights.
  2. One that pleads in another's behalf; an intercessor: advocates for abused children and spouses.
  3. A lawyer.

derivatives

ad́vo·cátion
noun
ad́vo·cátive
adjective
ad́vo·cátor
noun