advocated

The word “advocated” has 4 syllables: ad-vo-cat-ed

It's pronounced as /ˈæd.vəˌkeɪ.tɪd/

What is synonym and antonym for advocated?

In the thesaurus, “advocated” has 33 synonyms and 11 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for advocated along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for advocated

abetted
adopted
advanced
aided
assisted
backed
backstopped
bailed out
bolstered
boosted
buttressed
championed
delivered
embraced
endorsed
espoused
forwarded
furthered
held a brief for
helped
patronized
plugged
preached
reinforced
rescued
saved
seconded
stood up for
stuck up for
supported
talked up
went in for
went to bat for

Antonyms for advocated

baffled
deserted
disappointed
failed
foiled
frustrated
interfered
let down
opposed
sabotaged
thwarted

Meanings of advocated

verb
1. To plead in favour of; to defend by argument, before a tribunal or the public; to support, vindicate, or recommend publicly.
2. To encourage support for something.
3. (with for) To engage in advocacy.
adjective
1. Having been argued in favor of.

Example Sentences

She advocated for stricter environmental regulations.
The group advocated equal rights for all citizens.
He advocated a peaceful resolution to the conflict.
The professor advocated new methods of teaching.
For years, they advocated greater transparency in government.

On this page you'll find 44 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to advocated, such as: abetted, adopted, advanced, aided, assisted, backed, backstopped.

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