advocate

• Substantivo que designa uma pessoa que defende publicamente uma causa, política ou modo de agir, ou que advoga em favor de alguém. Pode também se referir ao profissional do direito que representa outra pessoa em juízo.

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.

   Defensor

   • 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.

   Sinônimosbackerboostercampaignerchampioncrusaderexponentpromoterproponentsupporterupholder

   Antônimosadversarycriticdetractoropponent

2. Legal representativeB2formallegal

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

   Advogado

   • 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.

   Sinônimosattorneybarristercounselcounselordefenderlawyerpleadersolicitor

• Verbo usado para indicar a ação de apoiar ou recomendar publicamente uma causa, política ou ideia; também pode significar defender alguém ou algo, inclusive em contexto jurídico.

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.

   Apoiar ou recomendar publicamente

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

   Sinônimosbackchampionendorseespousepromoterecommendsupportuphold

   Antônimosattackcondemncriticizedenouncedisparageoppose

2. B2formal

   To argue or speak in favor of something or someone.

   Defender

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

   Sinônimosbackchampionendorseespousepromoterecommendsupporturge

   Antônimosattackcondemncriticizedenounceoppose