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From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Advocate \Ad"vo*cate\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Advocated}; p. pr &
vb n. {Advocating}.] [See {Advocate}, n., {Advoke}, {Avow}.]
To plead in favor of to defend by argument, before a
tribunal or the public; to support, vindicate, or recommend
publicly.
To advocate the cause of thy client. --Bp.
Sanderson
(1624).
This is the only thing distinct and sensible, that has
been advocated. --Burke.
Eminent orators were engaged to advocate his cause
--Mitford.
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