advocating (B2)
verb
Pronunciation: /ˈædvəkeɪtɪŋ/
Definition
Publicly recommending or supporting a particular cause, policy, or person.
Examples
She is tirelessly advocating for stricter environmental protection laws.
The organization has been advocating on behalf of refugees for many years.
How to Use advocating
- advocate for (prepositional phrase)
- To speak or write in favor of something. — "The committee is advocating for better public transport."
- advocate against (prepositional phrase)
- To speak or write in opposition to something. — "Many citizens are advocating against the proposed development."
- advocate on behalf of (prepositional phrase)
- To speak or act as a representative for someone else's interests. — "He spent his career advocating on behalf of the underprivileged."
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