advocate
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Penn is a vocal advocate for Ukraine and has visited the country several times since Russia invaded, including to co-direct a documentary about President Volodymyr Zelensky, whom he calls a friend.
From Barron's
Rare-disease advocates have long warned that this philosophy would slow the development of urgently needed therapies.
Paul Ehrlich, the population-control advocate who died last week at 93, checked all three boxes.
“We can have these great goals, but if the state is serious about these goals and vision, then it should also make sure to be present and ... be prepared to advocate for tribes,” she said.
From Los Angeles Times
In 1927 he and his wife moved to Palestine, where they helped found a kibbutz and advocated for peaceful coexistence with Arab neighbors.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.