advocate
/ˈæd.və.keɪt/
Group 2Difficulty 1/3
Definitions
- (verb)
- To publicly recommend or support GRE
- (noun)
- A person who publicly supports a particular cause or policy GRE
Example in Context
Environmental groups continue to advocate for stricter emissions standards as wildfire seasons grow increasingly severe.
Synonyms
supportchampionpromote
Etymology
To call others to support a cause.
- ad- (Latin) — to
- vocare (Latin) — to call
Memory Aid
🐱Sounds like “add vote cat”
If you ADD a VOTE for the CAT, you're an ADVOCATE for feline rights!
Visual Association
📣A cat wearing glasses and holding a megaphone, passionately speaking to a crowd about cat welfare.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does “advocate” mean on the GRE?
advocate (verb) means “To publicly recommend or support”. Environmental groups continue to advocate for stricter emissions standards as wildfire seasons grow increasingly severe.
How to remember “advocate” for the GRE?
Mnemonic: “advocate” sounds like “add vote cat”. If you ADD a VOTE for the CAT, you're an ADVOCATE for feline rights!
What are synonyms for “advocate”?
Common synonyms: support, champion, promote.