advocate
verb/noun B2
Plain meaning
to publicly support an idea or person
Exam-register meaning
to argue in favour of a policy, approach, or reform
In context
naturalMany doctors advocate regular exercise.
examSome researchers advocate a shift from exam-based assessment to continuous evaluation.
Common collocations
advocate reformadvocate changeadvocate for someone
Watch out
As a verb, “advocate” can take a direct object: “advocate reform,” not always “advocate for reform.”
Word family
advocate (verb/noun)advocacy (noun)