advocating

4 definitions • 6 examples

present participle of

to publicly support or suggest an idea, development, or way of doing something:

[ + -ing verb ] She advocates taking a more long-term view.

He advocates the return of capital punishment.

We will continue to advocate for a regional, cooperative approach to the construction project.

to speak for, support, or represent a person or group of people who may need extra help or protection:

A lot of people living in desperate poverty are taken advantage of and need someone to advocate for them.

The Education Trust advocates on behalf of disadvantaged and minority students.

to speak for or defend someone in a court of law:

At least in court a defendant has a lawyer to advocate for him.