What is another word for advocated?

Common synonyms for advocated include recommend, preach, advocate, urge.

What is the opposite of advocated?

Antonyms of advocated include opposed, denounced, criticized, condemned, rejected.

Synonyms for

Advocated

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

Definition

To publicly support or recommend a particular cause or policy.

Synonyms & similar words

recommend preach advocate urge support endorse champion promote uphold back recommend espouse sponsor defend justify bolster encourage urge proclaim preach push campaign lobby crusade

Synonyms by register

Formal

championed supported endorsed promoted

Informal

backed pushed for spoke up for

Literary

pleaded for espoused

Antonyms

opposed denounced criticized condemned rejected disputed

Common collocations

advocated for change
advocated for reform
advocated for peace
advocated for the poor
advocated strongly
publicly advocated
actively advocated

Word family

noun advocacy

verb advocate

adjective advocative

Usage note

The verb 'advocate' is often followed by 'for' when indicating support for a cause or policy. It implies actively speaking or writing in favor of something.

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