Word
advocated
Phoneticsad·vo·cat·ed
US/ˈædvəˌkeɪtɪd/
UK/ˈædvəkˌeɪtɪd/
Definition
adj. describes an idea or plan that people have argued in favour of.
adj. functioning as a past-participial adjective to describe a policy, position, or action that has received public support or recommendation.
Examples
“She advocated for better healthcare in her community.”
“The committee advocated a new approach to urban planning that prioritizes green spaces over parking lots.”
“Throughout her career, the senator advocated for systemic reforms that would ensure more equitable access to higher education for students from low-income backgrounds.”
Examples
simple
“She advocated for better healthcare in her community.”
contextual
“The committee advocated a new approach to urban planning that prioritizes green spaces over parking lots.”
complex
“Throughout her career, the senator advocated for systemic reforms that would ensure more equitable access to higher education for students from low-income backgrounds.”
Teaching tip
This adjectival use is less common than the verb form and typically appears in formal reports or academic writing.
Real-World Examples
“In March, a court blocked similar changes advocated for by the US health secretary, Robert F Kennedy Jr.” “Department of State, Eichenberg advocated for presses and supplies at schools and studios in the Global South to carry out his mission to “ promote printmaking ” around the world.” Synonyms
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