definition of
advocate

[1] #1 advocate v. [recommend, urge] push for something; "The travel agent recommended strongly that we not travel on Thanksgiving Day". wn

[2] #2 advocate n. [advocator, proponent, exponent] a person who pleads for a cause or propounds an idea. wn

[3] #3 advocate v. [preach] speak, plead, or argue in favor of; "The doctor advocated a smoking ban in the entire house". wn

[4] #4 advocate n. [counsel, counselor, counsellor, counselor-at-law, pleader] a lawyer who pleads cases in court. wn