#1 advocate v. [recommend, urge] push for something; "The travel agent recommended strongly that we not travel on Thanksgiving Day". wn
#2 advocate n. [advocator, proponent, exponent] a person who pleads for a cause or propounds an idea. wn
#3 advocate v. [preach] speak, plead, or argue in favor of; "The doctor advocated a smoking ban in the entire house". wn
#4 advocate n. [counsel, counselor, counsellor, counselor-at-law, pleader] a lawyer who pleads cases in court. wn
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