B2 verb Neutral

옹호하다

[oŋhohada]

To support or defend a person, idea, or cause, especially when it is being criticized by others.

Examples

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1

그녀는 항상 사회적 약자의 입장을 옹호합니다.

She always advocates for the position of the socially underprivileged.

2

어떤 학자들은 이 파격적인 이론을 강력하게 옹호하고 있다.

Some scholars are strongly defending this unconventional theory.

3

친구가 욕먹고 있는데 당연히 옹호해 줘야지.

My friend is getting criticized, so of course I should stand up for them.

Word Family

Noun
옹호
Verb
옹호하다
Adverb
옹호적으로
Adjective
옹호적
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Memory Tip

Think of 'Ong-ho' as 'On your side'—supporting someone against others.

Quick Quiz

그 단체는 아동의 권리를 ____ 위해 설립되었다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 옹호하기

Examples

1

그녀는 항상 사회적 약자의 입장을 옹호합니다.

everyday

She always advocates for the position of the socially underprivileged.

2

어떤 학자들은 이 파격적인 이론을 강력하게 옹호하고 있다.

academic

Some scholars are strongly defending this unconventional theory.

3

친구가 욕먹고 있는데 당연히 옹호해 줘야지.

informal

My friend is getting criticized, so of course I should stand up for them.

4

우리는 회사의 브랜드 이미지를 옹호하기 위해 성명을 발표했습니다.

business

We issued a statement to defend the company's brand image.

5

인권을 옹호하는 시민 단체들이 한자리에 모였다.

formal

Civic groups advocating for human rights gathered in one place.

Word Family

Noun
옹호
Verb
옹호하다
Adverb
옹호적으로
Adjective
옹호적

Common Collocations

입장을 옹호하다 to defend a position
권리를 옹호하다 to advocate for rights
이익을 옹호하다 to protect interests
전통을 옹호하다 to uphold traditions
정책을 옹호하다 to support a policy

Common Phrases

인권 옹호

protection of human rights

옹호론자

advocate/proponent

Often Confused With

옹호하다 vs 지지하다

지지하다 is simply to support, while 옹호하다 implies defending someone or something against criticism or attack.

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Usage Notes

Used when discussing debates, legal issues, or activism in IELTS tasks.

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Common Mistakes

Do not confuse it with '응원하다' (to cheer for a sports team).

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Memory Tip

Think of 'Ong-ho' as 'On your side'—supporting someone against others.

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Word Origin

From Sino-Korean 擁護 (옹호), meaning 'embrace' and 'protect'.

Grammar Patterns

~을/를 옹호하다 ~하는 입장을 옹호하다

Quick Quiz

그 단체는 아동의 권리를 ____ 위해 설립되었다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 옹호하기

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