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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Advocate \Ad"vo*cate\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Advocated; p. pr. & vb. n. Advocating.] [See Advocate, n., Advoke, Avow.] To plead in favor of; to defend by argument, before a tribunal or the public; to support, vindicate, or recommend publicly. [1913 Webster] To advocate the cause of thy client. --Bp. Sanderson (1624). [1913 Webster] This is the only thing distinct and sensible, that has been advocated. --Burke. [1913 Webster] Eminent orators were engaged to advocate his cause. --Mitford. [1913 Webster]