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advocated

adj.
US //ˈædvəˌkeɪtɪd// UK //ˈædvəkˌeɪtɪd// ad·vo·cat·ed
  1. 1 being supported (adj.)
    C1 Advanced Academic Formal

    describes an idea or plan that people have argued in favour of.

    functioning as a past-participial adjective to describe a policy, position, or action that has received public support or recommendation.

    Example

    The advocated changes were finally put into place last year.

    Example

    The advocated reforms, while popular among the electorate, faced significant opposition from established political interests within the capital.

    Teacher's tip

    This adjectival use is less common than the verb form and typically appears in formal reports or academic writing.

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