advocate
To publicly recommend, support, or speak in favor of a particular policy, cause, or person. It involves active involvement in trying to influence others to adopt a specific course of action or belief.
Beispiele
3 von 5I always advocate for getting at least eight hours of sleep to stay productive.
I consistently support and recommend sleeping eight hours for better productivity.
The non-profit organization continues to advocate for stricter environmental regulations.
The organization publicly supports and pushes for tighter environmental laws.
You really need to advocate for yourself more when the boss is handing out new projects.
You should speak up for your own interests when the manager assigns work.
Wortfamilie
Merkhilfe
Think of the Latin root 'voc' which means 'voice' (as in vocal). To advocate is to give your 'voice' to a cause.
Schnelles Quiz
The doctor decided to ________ for a healthier lunch program in local schools.
Richtig!
Die richtige Antwort ist: advocate
Beispiele
I always advocate for getting at least eight hours of sleep to stay productive.
everydayI consistently support and recommend sleeping eight hours for better productivity.
The non-profit organization continues to advocate for stricter environmental regulations.
formalThe organization publicly supports and pushes for tighter environmental laws.
You really need to advocate for yourself more when the boss is handing out new projects.
informalYou should speak up for your own interests when the manager assigns work.
Many sociologists advocate a multi-disciplinary approach to solving urban poverty.
academicScholars recommend using various academic fields to address poverty in cities.
Our firm advocates for sustainable practices throughout the entire global supply chain.
businessThe company supports and promotes eco-friendly methods in its business operations.
Wortfamilie
Häufige Kollokationen
Häufige Phrasen
advocate for the underdog
to support those who are expected to lose or have less power
advocate on behalf of
to speak or act in support of someone else
staunchly advocate
to support something in a very loyal and committed way
Wird oft verwechselt mit
The verb ends in a /keɪt/ sound, whereas the noun ends in a /kət/ sound.
Nutzungshinweise
The verb can be used transitively (advocate something) or with the preposition 'for' (advocate for something). In American English, 'advocate for' is very common, while British English often prefers 'advocate' as a direct transitive verb.
Häufige Fehler
Learners often mispronounce the verb form as 'ad-vuh-kut' (the noun pronunciation) instead of 'ad-vuh-keyt'. Another mistake is using 'advocate to' instead of 'advocate for' or a direct object.
Merkhilfe
Think of the Latin root 'voc' which means 'voice' (as in vocal). To advocate is to give your 'voice' to a cause.
Wortherkunft
Derived from the Latin 'advocare', meaning 'to call to one's aid' (ad- 'to' + vocare 'to call').
Grammatikmuster
Kultureller Kontext
Advocacy is a cornerstone of civil society in many democratic cultures, where individuals and groups are encouraged to advocate for social or political change.
Schnelles Quiz
The doctor decided to ________ for a healthier lunch program in local schools.
Richtig!
Die richtige Antwort ist: advocate
Verwandte Redewendungen
Verwandtes Vokabular
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of
A1A preposition used to show a relationship between a part and a whole, or to indicate belonging and origin. It connects a noun or pronoun to another part of the sentence to specify which one or what kind.
in
A1A preposition used to indicate position within a container, a space, an area, or a period of time. It describes being surrounded by something or being inside the boundaries of a location.
it
A1A third-person singular pronoun used to refer to an object, animal, or situation that has already been mentioned or is clear from context. It is also frequently used as a dummy subject to talk about time, weather, or distance.
on
A1A preposition used to indicate that something is in a position above and supported by a surface. It is also used to indicate a specific day or date, or to show that a device is functioning.
as
A1A conjunction used to compare two things that are equal in some way. It is most commonly used in the pattern 'as + adjective/adverb + as' to show similarity.
this
A1Used to identify a specific person, thing, or idea that is physically close to the speaker or has just been mentioned. It can also refer to the present time or a situation that is currently happening.
by
A1A preposition used to show the method or means of doing something, or to identify the person or thing that performs an action. It frequently appears in passive sentences to indicate the agent or before modes of transport.
we
A1The word 'we' is a first-person plural pronoun used to refer to the speaker and one or more other people collectively. It is used as the subject of a sentence or clause.
or
A1A coordinating conjunction used to connect two or more possibilities or alternatives. it indicates that only one of the options is likely, required, or true.
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