advocate
gb/ˈædvəkɪt/ us/ˈædvəkɪt/
B2
英語
~ 7500
語義
0件の語義
動詞
B2
action
1
publicly support a cause or person
to say strongly in public that you support a person, idea, or change, and want other people to support it too
用法パターン：
to advocate [something] / to advocate for [someone/something]
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes confuse "advocate" with "advertise". "Advocate" means to support an idea or person, especially in public debate, while "advertise" means to promote a product or service for sale. Also, in formal writing, "advocate" is often used directly with an object ("advocate change"), while in everyday speech "advocate for" is very common ("advocate for change"). Both are widely used, but some style guides prefer the direct object in formal texts.
類義語
support (more general and less formal; does not always suggest active, public action.)
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champion (emphasizes active, enthusiastic, and ongoing support, often in a heroic way.)
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promote (focuses on encouraging people to accept an idea, often in a planned or strategic way.)
対義語
oppose (means to be against and work against an idea, person, or change.)
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condemn (means to strongly criticize something as wrong or bad, often in public.)
コロケーション
advocate for change
|advocate for reform
|advocate for human rights
|advocate for patients
|publicly advocate
|strongly advocate
テーマ
politics
|society
|law
|communication
例文
- Many doctors advocate reducing sugar intake to improve public health.
- She has spent years advocating for better working conditions in factories.
- The organization advocates equal access to education for all children.
- Several experts are advocating a different approach to climate policy.
- He publicly advocated for the release of political prisoners.
学習者向け例文
- The group advocates peace and non-violence.
- Students are advocating for lower tuition fees.
- She advocates for women in technology.
- They advocate a ban on plastic bags.
- He often advocates for people who have no voice.
名詞
B2
entity
2
person who actively supports something
someone who strongly supports a person, group, or idea and speaks or works for them
用法パターン：
an advocate of [something] / an advocate for [someone/something]
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes confuse "advocate" (a person) with "advocacy" (the activity). Use "advocate" for a person ("She is an advocate for refugees") and "advocacy" for the act or process ("He works in refugee advocacy"). Also, both "advocate for" and "advocate of" are used, but "advocate for" is more common when talking about people or groups, and "advocate of" is slightly more common with abstract ideas or policies.
類義語
supporter (very general; does not always suggest active speaking or campaigning.)
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campaigner (emphasizes organized, often long-term efforts to bring about change.)
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proponent (more formal; common in written or academic contexts about ideas and policies.)
対義語
opponent (a person who is against and acts against an idea, person, or group.)
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critic (a person who expresses negative opinions and points out problems with something.)
コロケーション
a strong advocate
|a vocal advocate
|a passionate advocate
|an advocate for change
|an advocate for children
|human rights advocate
テーマ
society
|politics
|law
|communication
例文
- She is a well-known advocate for people with disabilities.
- As an advocate of open data, he pushes governments to share information freely.
- Parents have become strong advocates for safer school buildings.
- The charity trains advocates to speak up for children in court.
- Many advocates of healthier eating support higher taxes on sugary drinks.
学習者向け例文
- He is an advocate for animal rights.
- Many advocates of free speech joined the protest.
- Her mother is a strong advocate for her education.
- The lawyer acted as an advocate for the poor man.
- We need more advocates for clean energy.
名詞
formal
C1
entity
3
lawyer who represents clients in court
in some countries, a type of lawyer who can speak for people in high-level courts
用法パターン：
an advocate in [a court/Scotland]
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes assume that "advocate" always means any lawyer. In many English-speaking places, the common word for a lawyer is simply "lawyer" or, in some systems, "barrister" or "attorney". "Advocate" as a legal job title is specific to certain countries and legal systems, especially Scotland, South Africa, and some civil law countries.
類義語
barrister (the closest equivalent in England and some other countries; not identical in every legal system.)
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counsel (formal term for a lawyer who represents a client in court; can be countable or uncountable.)
対義語
client (the person who hires the advocate; opposite role in the legal relationship.)
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litigant (a person involved in a lawsuit; not a legal representative but a party to the case.)
コロケーション
defence advocate
|senior advocate
|court advocate
|practising advocate
|an advocate at the bar
|instruct an advocate
テーマ
law
|profession
例文
- She qualified as an advocate in Scotland in 2015.
- The court appointed an advocate to represent the child’s interests.
- Her advocate argued that the evidence should be ruled inadmissible.
- He worked as a criminal defence advocate for more than twenty years.
- The firm instructed a senior advocate to appear in the Supreme Court.
学習者向け例文
- The advocate spoke for the man in court.
- In Scotland, an advocate can work in the highest courts.
- Her advocate asked the judge to hear new evidence.
- They hired an advocate to help with the case.
- The child had a special advocate in the trial.
文法
辞書形
advocate
IPA
GB/ˈædvəkɪt/
US/ˈædvəkɪt/
音節・強勢
ad - voc - ate （3音節）
Stress on 1st syllable (ad)
活用形
Noun
- Base: advocate
- Plural: advocates
Verb
- Base: advocate
- 3rd Person Singular: advocates
- Present Participle: advocating
- Past: advocated
関連語
Forms
advocates
noun
advocating
verb
advocated
verb
Core family
advocacy
noun B2
表現
act as an advocate for
1/ˈækt ˈæz ən ˈædvəkɪt fɚ/
fixed phrase
represent and support someone’s interests
to speak and work for another person or group, trying to protect their interests or rights
例文
- Social workers often act as advocates for vulnerable children.
- The union will act as an advocate for employees during negotiations.
- Volunteers act as advocates for patients who cannot speak for themselves.
advocate for
1/ˈædvəkˌeɪt fɚ/
fixed phrase
support and speak for someone or something
to support a person, group, or cause and speak in public or in meetings to help them
例文
- Many young people are advocating for stricter gun laws.
- The charity advocates for the rights of refugees.
- Doctors are advocating for better mental health services.
an advocate for
1/ən ˈædvəkɪt fɚ/
fixed phrase
supporter of a person or cause
a person who strongly supports a person, group, or cause and speaks or works for them
例文
- She is an advocate for homeless youth.
- We need more advocates for climate action in government.
- He has been an advocate for small businesses for many years.
devil's advocate
1/dˈɛvəlz ˈædvəkɪt/
idiom
person arguing the opposite side
Someone who argues against an idea, even if they agree with it, in order to test how strong the idea is.
例文
- Let me play devil’s advocate and ask what happens if the plan fails.
- She often acts as devil’s advocate in meetings to make sure everyone has thought about the risks.
devil's advocate
2/dˈɛvəlz ˈædvəkɪt/
idiom
person who tests ideas by arguing against them
a person who argues against an idea, not because they really disagree, but to see how strong the idea is or to help others think more deeply
例文
- I’ll play devil’s advocate and argue that the plan might fail.
- She often acts as devil’s advocate during meetings to test our proposals.
- He took the role of devil’s advocate to help us prepare for tough questions.
play devil's advocate
1/plˈeɪ dˈɛvəlz ˈædvəkɪt/
idiom
argue against an idea to test it
to pretend to disagree with an idea, even if you agree with it, so that you and other people can test how strong the idea is
例文
- I'm just playing devil's advocate here—what if we're wrong?
- Let me play devil’s advocate for a minute and question your assumptions.
- She played devil's advocate to see how strong his argument was.
- He likes to play devil’s advocate to make discussions more interesting.
- The lawyer played devil’s advocate to prepare her client for cross-examination.