ad·vo·cate
noun\ˈad-və-kət, -ˌkāt\
1
: one that pleads the cause of another; specifically : one that pleads the cause of another before a tribunal or judicial court
2
: one that defends or maintains a cause or proposal
3
: one that supports or promotes the interests of another
Examples of ADVOCATE
- a passionate advocate of civil rights
- She works as a consumer advocate.
- He has paid respectful attention to the home schooling movement by meeting with its advocates and endorsing their cause. —Elizabeth Drew, New York Review of Books, 10 June 2004
Whether you are speaking out on senior citizen care, the homeless, or programs to improve education, you can help inspire and create opportunities for your community. Being an advocate is as easy as discussing why you support United Way or sending a letter to your congressman. Advocating does not require a lot of money or time, but it does take a commitment to talking about our community and how we can engage to improve it.
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