Advocate
easyPositive toneAD-vuh-kayt
verb
Definition
To publicly recommend or support a particular cause or policy
Memory hook
AD-VOCATE: To VOCAlize support -- calling out in favor of a cause.
Word roots
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Examples
“She advocates for animal rights through her organization.”
“The senator advocates tax reform to help working families.”
Test yourself
Fill in the blank with the right word:
“She ______ for animal rights through her organization.”
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advocates
Categories
GRE Tip
Advocate is a easy-difficulty GRE word. On the GRE, you might see it paired with synonyms like "champion" or "promote" in Sentence Equivalence questions. Look for contrast clues (however, despite, although) that signal the opposite meaning. Words like "oppose".
Related GRE Words
champion
To vigorously support or defend the cause of
endorse
To declare one's public approval or support of
buttress
To provide support or reinforcement for something
tout
To advertise or promote enthusiastically
reinforce
To strengthen or support, especially with additional material or resources
bolster
To support or strengthen; to prop up
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