advocate
/ˈædvəkeɪt/
CEFR level C1Topic SocietyWord #5814 in the learning path
提倡；主张
Definitions
v. To publicly support a policy, idea, or course of action.
提倡；主张
n. Someone who publicly supports a cause or policy.
倡导者；支持者
Example
Our neighbours advocate planting more trees along the street.
我们的邻居主张在街边多种些树。
Many health professionals advocate regular physical activity as an affordable way to prevent chronic disease.
许多医疗专业人士提倡定期运动，认为这是预防慢性病的一种经济实惠的方法。
Collocations
- advocate reform
- advocate doing something
- a strong advocate of
Word family
- advocacy (n.)
Synonyms
- support
- champion
Antonyms
- oppose
Usage tip
名词末尾读/kət/；动词可接动名词，不接to do。
FAQ
- What does advocate mean?
- To publicly support a policy, idea, or course of action. Someone who publicly supports a cause or policy.
- How is advocate pronounced?
- UK /ˈædvəkeɪt/, US /ˈædvəkeɪt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
