The advocate
Example: The advocate supports the proposed solution
Definition
"The advocate" refers to a person who publicly supports or recommends a particular cause or policy, often acting as a defender or spokesperson. For example, an advocate may support the proposed solution by presenting arguments and persuading others to accept it.
Etymology
The word "advocate" comes from the Latin 'advocatus,' meaning 'one called to aid or support.' Originally, it referred to someone who was called to help in a legal context, such as a lawyer. Over time, its meaning expanded to anyone who supports or speaks in favor of a cause.
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"The advocate" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (B1) - set 6", containing 114 commonly used words.
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