ADVOCATED Synonyms
There are 22 hypernyms of the word advocated. (close relations)
Best Alternatives
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| backed | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||
adjective • having a back or backing, usually of a specified type adjective satellite • used of film that is coated on the side opposite the emulsion with a substance to absorb light | ||||||
| encouraged | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||
adjective satellite • inspired with confidence | ||||||
| supported | verb, adverb, adjectivev, adv, adj | |||||
adjective • sustained or maintained by aid (as distinct from physical support) • held up or having the weight borne especially from below | ||||||
| championed | verbv | |||||
noun • someone who has won first place in a competition • someone who fights for a cause • a person who backs a politician or a team etc. • someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field adjective satellite • holding first place in a contest verb • protect or fight for as a champion | ||||||
| defended | verbv | |||||
verb • argue or speak in defense of • be on the defensive; act against an attack • protect against a challenge or attack • fight against or resist strongly • protect or fight for as a champion • be the defense counsel for someone in a trial • state or assert | ||||||
| endorsed | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||
verb • be behind; approve of • give support or one's approval to • guarantee as meeting a certain standard • sign as evidence of legal transfer | ||||||
| promoted | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||
verb • contribute to the progress or growth of • give a promotion to or assign to a higher position • make publicity for; try to sell (a product) • be changed for a superior chess or checker piece • change a pawn for a better piece by advancing it to the eighth row, or change a checker piece for a more valuable piece by moving it to the row closest to your opponent | ||||||
| recommended | verb, adverb, adjectivev, adv, adj | |||||
verb • push for something • express a good opinion of • make attractive or acceptable | ||||||
| upheld | verbv | |||||
verb • keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last • stand up for; stick up for; of causes, principles, or ideals • support against an opponent | ||||||
| urged | verbv | |||||
noun • an instinctive motive • a strong restless desire verb • force or impel in an indicated direction • push for something • spur on or encourage especially by cheers and shouts | ||||||
| advocator | nounn | |||||
noun • a person who pleads for a cause or propounds an idea | ||||||
| counsel | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a lawyer who pleads cases in court • something that provides direction or advice as to a decision or course of action verb • give advice to | ||||||
| counsellor | nounn | |||||
noun • someone who has supervisory duties at a summer camp • someone who gives advice about problems • a lawyer who pleads cases in court | ||||||
| counselor | nounn | |||||
noun • someone who gives advice about problems • someone who has supervisory duties at a summer camp • a lawyer who pleads cases in court | ||||||
| exponent | nounn | |||||
noun • a person who pleads for a cause or propounds an idea • someone who expounds and interprets or explains • a mathematical notation indicating the number of times a quantity is multiplied by itself | ||||||
| pleader | nounn | |||||
noun • a lawyer who pleads cases in court | ||||||
| preach | verbv | |||||
verb • deliver a sermon • speak, plead, or argue in favor of | ||||||
| proponent | nounn | |||||
noun • a person who pleads for a cause or propounds an idea | ||||||
| recommend | verbv | |||||
verb • push for something • express a good opinion of • make attractive or acceptable | ||||||
| urge | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • an instinctive motive • a strong restless desire verb • force or impel in an indicated direction • push for something • spur on or encourage especially by cheers and shouts | ||||||
