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advocate noun

  /ˈæd.və.keɪt/ , /ˈæd.və.kət/
  • Anyone who argues the case of another; an intercessor. [from 14th c.]
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  • A person who speaks in support of something, or someone; proponent [from 18th c.]
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advocate verb

  /ˈæd.və.keɪt/ , /ˈæd.və.kət/
  • (Scots law, in higher courts) To call a case before itself for decision.
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  • (transitive) To encourage support for something.
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devil's advocate
djävulens advokat
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