v. 1 support, champion, back, endorse, uphold, recommend, stand behind, second, favour, speak or plead or argue for or in favour of Don't you advocate the policies of the Party?
n. 2 supporter, champion, backer, upholder, second, exponent, proponent, patron, defender, apologist She is an enthusiastic advocate of free speech 3 lawyer, counsel; intercessor; Brit barrister, solicitor, US attorney, counselor-at-law The advocate for the opposition is not in court