<p><strong>Verb</strong></p><ul><li>(used with object) to speak or write in favor of; support or urge by argument; recommend publicly: He advocated higher salaries for teachers.</li><li>(used without object) to act as an advocate: a father who advocates for his disabled child.</li></ul><p><strong>Noun</strong></p><ul><li>a person who speaks or writes in support or defense of a person, cause, etc. (usually followed by of): an advocate of peace.</li><li>a person who pleads for or in behalf of another; intercessor.</li><li>a person who pleads the cause of another in a court of law.</li></ul><p><strong>Synonyms</strong></p><ul><li>backer</li><li>proponent</li><li>champion</li></ul><p><strong>Synonyms (for legal advocate)</strong></p><ul><li>solicitor</li><li>barrister</li><li>counsel</li><li>counselor</li><li>attorney</li><li>lawyer</li></ul>