noun🔗ShareAnwalt, VerteidigerSomeone whose job is to speak for someone's case in a court of law; a counsel."The advocate presented compelling evidence in court to defend the student accused of cheating. "Der Anwalt präsentierte vor Gericht überzeugende Beweise, um den wegen Betrugs angeklagten Studenten zu verteidigen.lawjobpersonessentialieltstoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareVerfechter, FürsprecherAnyone who argues the case of another; an intercessor."The student's advocate spoke to the principal about her concerns. "Der Fürsprecher der Schülerin sprach mit dem Schulleiter über ihre Bedenken.lawpoliticsgovernmentsocietypersonessentialieltstoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareVerfechter, BefürworterA person who speaks in support of something."My sister is an advocate for better school lunches. "Meine Schwester ist eine Verfechterin besserer Schulmahlzeiten.politicsgovernmentlawsocietypersonrightattitudemoralessentialieltstoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareVerfechter, FürsprecherA person who supports others to make their voices heard, or ideally for them to speak up for themselves."Since she started working with her advocate, she has become much more confident."Seit sie mit ihrem Fürsprecher zusammenarbeitet, ist sie viel selbstbewusster geworden.personsocietypoliticsrightmoralcommunicationlawaidessentialieltstoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareBefürworten, verteidigenTo plead in favour of; to defend by argument, before a tribunal or the public; to support, vindicate, or recommend publicly."The student advocated for a longer recess time at school. "Der Schüler befürwortete eine längere Pausenzeit in der Schule.politicsgovernmentlawsocietymoralcommunicationstatevalueactionorganizationessentialieltstoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareBefürworten, unterstützenTo encourage support for something."I like trees, but I do not advocate living in them."Ich mag Bäume, aber ich befürworte nicht, in ihnen zu leben.politicsgovernmentlawsocietymoralrightactionattitudecommunicationessentialieltstoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Sharesich einsetzen für, befürworten(with for) To engage in advocacy."We have been advocating for changes in immigration law."Wir setzen uns für Änderungen im Einwanderungsrecht ein.politicsgovernmentlawsocietyactionmoralattitudeessentialieltstoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
