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.
Ejemplos
3 de 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.
Familia de palabras
Truco para recordar
Think of the Latin root 'voc' which means 'voice' (as in vocal). To advocate is to give your 'voice' to a cause.
Quiz rápido
The doctor decided to ________ for a healthier lunch program in local schools.
¡Correcto!
La respuesta correcta es: advocate
Ejemplos
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.
Familia de palabras
Colocaciones comunes
Frases Comunes
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
Se confunde a menudo con
The verb ends in a /keɪt/ sound, whereas the noun ends in a /kət/ sound.
Notas de uso
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.
Errores comunes
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.
Truco para recordar
Think of the Latin root 'voc' which means 'voice' (as in vocal). To advocate is to give your 'voice' to a cause.
Origen de la palabra
Derived from the Latin 'advocare', meaning 'to call to one's aid' (ad- 'to' + vocare 'to call').
Patrones gramaticales
Contexto cultural
Advocacy is a cornerstone of civil society in many democratic cultures, where individuals and groups are encouraged to advocate for social or political change.
Quiz rápido
The doctor decided to ________ for a healthier lunch program in local schools.
¡Correcto!
La respuesta correcta es: advocate
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to
A1Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.
and
A1A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.
a
A1A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.
that
A1This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.
I
A1The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.
for
A1Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.
not
A1A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.
with
A1A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.
he
A1A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.
you
A1Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.
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