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1 definition found 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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