advocate

• Substantiv, das eine Person bezeichnet, die sich öffentlich für eine Sache, eine Politik oder eine Vorgehensweise einsetzt oder sie empfiehlt; auch eine Person, die andere rechtlich vertritt oder verteidigt.

A noun referring to a person who publicly supports or recommends a particular cause, policy, or course of action.

1. Supporter or promoterB2formal

   A person who publicly supports or recommends a particular cause, policy, or idea.

   Befürworter

   • She is a strong advocate for environmental protection.
   • He became an advocate for human rights after his experiences.
   • The organization is an advocate for affordable housing.

   Synonymebackerboostercampaignerchampioncrusaderexponentpromoterproponentsupporterupholder

   Antonymeadversarycriticdetractoropponent

2. Legal representativeB2formallegal

   A person who pleads on behalf of another in a court of law; a lawyer.

   Rechtsanwalt

   • The advocate presented a compelling argument to the jury.
   • She hired a skilled advocate to handle her case.
   • The advocate cross-examined the witness thoroughly.

   Synonymeattorneybarristercounselcounselordefenderlawyerpleadersolicitor

• Verb, das die Handlung bezeichnet, eine Sache, Politik oder Idee öffentlich zu unterstützen, zu befürworten oder dafür einzutreten; auch jemanden zu verteidigen oder für etwas zu werben.

A verb used to indicate the act of publicly supporting or recommending a particular cause, policy, or idea.

1. Support or recommend publiclyB2formal

   To publicly recommend or support a particular cause, policy, or idea.

   Öffentlich unterstützen oder empfehlen

   • The organization advocates for environmental protection.
   • She advocates for better healthcare for all citizens.
   • Many experts advocate a balanced diet for good health.

   Synonymebackchampionendorseespousepromoterecommendsupportuphold

   Antonymeattackcondemncriticizedenouncedisparageoppose

2. B2formal

   To argue or speak in favor of something or someone.

   Eintreten für

   • The lawyer advocated for her client's innocence.
   • He advocates for the rights of minority groups.
   • They advocate for stricter gun control laws.

   Synonymebackchampionendorseespousepromoterecommendsupporturge

   Antonymeattackcondemncriticizedenounceoppose