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ADVOCATED Synonyms

There are 21 synonyms of the word advocated. (exact relations)
There are 22 hypernyms of the word advocated. (close relations)
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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

Best Hypernyms For ADVOCATED

Here is a list of related hypernyms for advocated, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (21)
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Phrases (1)
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Alternatives for BACKED

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