Synonyms for

Advocacy

Verb / ˈædvʌkʌsi: / Another word for advocacy — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Advocacy means the act of supporting or promoting a cause or issue.

Synonyms & similar words

protagonism support endorsement promotion championing defense backing encouragement upholding pleading recommendation suggestion approval boost aid assistance help protection sponsorship patronage maintenance

Synonyms by register

Formal

support endorsement promotion championing

Informal

backing pushing for speaking up for

Literary

pleading intercession espousal

Antonyms

opposition resistance disapproval objection criticism negation

Common collocations

  • advocacy group
  • advocacy work
  • advocacy campaign
  • public advocacy
  • legal advocacy
  • patient advocacy
  • policy advocacy
  • social advocacy

Word family

noun advocacy
verb advocate
adjective advocative
adverb advocatingly

Usage note

Advocacy refers to the act of publicly supporting or recommending a particular cause or policy. It is often used in formal contexts, particularly in law and politics.

Example sentences

  1. The advocacy group raised awareness about the importance of recycling.
  2. Her advocacy for equal rights earned her much respect.
  3. The politician's advocacy for affordable healthcare was well-received.
  4. The organization's advocacy efforts resulted in new legislation being passed.
  5. He devoted himself to advocacy for the homeless.

Quotes

  • The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically. Intelligence plus character - that is the goal of true education. The complete education gives one not only power of concentration, but worthy objectives upon which to concentrate. - Martin Luther King, Jr.
  • The first duty of a human being is to assume the right functional relationship to society - more briefly, to find your real job, and do it. - Charlotte Perkins Gilman
  • The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall. - Nelson Mandela

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