advocate in Dutch
advocate in Dutch is advocaat, advocate, verdediger — advocate means a person who publicly supports or argues in favor of a cause, policy, or another person.
advocate in Dutch
advocaat
Anyone who argues the case of another; an intercessor. [from 14th c.]
advocate
Anyone who argues the case of another; an intercessor. [from 14th c.]
verdediger
Anyone who argues the case of another; an intercessor. [from 14th c.]
verdedigster
Anyone who argues the case of another; an intercessor. [from 14th c.]
verdediger
A person who speaks in support of something, or someone; proponent [from 18th c.]
voorstander
A person who speaks in support of something, or someone; proponent [from 18th c.]
aanbevelen
(transitive) To encourage support for something.
bepleiten
(Scots law, in higher courts) To call a case before itself for decision.
What does "advocate" mean?
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noun A person who publicly supports or argues in favor of a cause, policy, or another person.
"She became an outspoken advocate for renewable energy."
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noun A lawyer, especially one who represents a client in court.
"In Scotland, a trial lawyer who appears in the higher courts is called an advocate."
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verb To publicly support or argue in favor of something.
"The report advocates stricter regulation of online privacy."
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advocate in a sentence
- She became an outspoken advocate for renewable energy.
- He acted as an advocate for his younger brother during the dispute.
- In Scotland, a trial lawyer who appears in the higher courts is called an advocate.
- The report advocates stricter regulation of online privacy.
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What is "advocate" in Dutch?
"advocate" in Dutch is advocaat, advocate, verdediger. advocate means: A person who publicly supports or argues in favor of a cause, policy, or another person.
How do you use "advocate" in a sentence?
Example: "She became an outspoken advocate for renewable energy." In Dutch, "advocate" is advocaat, advocate, verdediger.
Are there other ways to say "advocate" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 7 translations listed for "advocate": advocaat, advocate, verdediger, verdedigster, voorstander, aanbevelen.
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