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advocate

/ˈæd.və.keɪt/

Meanings
noun
Someone whose job is to speak for someone's case in a court of law; a counsel.

Examples :

"The advocate presented compelling evidence in court to defend the student accused of cheating. "
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Related Words

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presented verb

/pɹɪˈzɛntɪd/

To bring (someone) into the presence of (a person); to introduce formally.

"to present an envoy to the king"

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compelling verb

/kəmˈpɛlɪŋ/

To drive together, round up

"The teacher compelling the students to the library motivated them to study for the upcoming test. "

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something noun

/ˈsamθɪŋ/ /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

An object whose nature is yet to be defined.

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

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immigration noun

/ɪmɪˈɡɹeɪʃn/ /ˌɪmɪˈɡɹeɪʃən/

The act of immigrating; the passing or coming into a country of which one is not native born for the purpose of permanent residence.

"My aunt's immigration to Canada allowed her to start a new life and find work. "

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recommend verb

/ɹɛkəˈmɛnd/

To bestow commendation on; to represent favourably; to suggest, endorse or encourage as an appropriate choice.

"The board recommends Philips, given his ample experience in similar positions."

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themselves pronoun

/ðəmˈsɛlvz/

The reflexive case of they, the third-person plural personal pronoun. The group of people, animals or objects previously mentioned, as the object of a verb or following a preposition (also used for emphasis).

"They are going to try climbing Mount Everest themselves."

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advocating verb

/ˈædvəˌkeɪtɪŋ/ /ˈædvəˌkɪtɪŋ/

To plead in favour of; to defend by argument, before a tribunal or the public; to support, vindicate, or recommend publicly.

"The teacher is advocating for more funding for the school library. "

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intercessor noun

/ˈɪntə(ɹ)ˌsɛsə(ɹ)/

A person who intercedes; a mediator; one who reconciles enemies, or pleads for another.

""When the student was accused of cheating, the teacher acted as an intercessor, speaking to the principal on the student's behalf and explaining the misunderstanding." "

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principal noun

/ˈpɹɪnsəpəl/ /ˈpɹɪnsəp̬əl/

The money originally invested or loaned, on which basis interest and returns are calculated.

"A portion of your mortgage payment goes to reduce the principal, and the rest covers interest."

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vindicate verb

/ˈvɪndɪkeɪt/

To clear of an accusation, suspicion or criticism.

"The police investigation vindicated the teacher, proving she had not stolen the school funds. "

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advocated verb

/ˈædvəˌkeɪtɪd/ /ˈædvəˌkeɪtəd/

To plead in favour of; to defend by argument, before a tribunal or the public; to support, vindicate, or recommend publicly.

"The student advocated for more recycling bins in the school cafeteria. "

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confident noun

/ˈkɒn.fɪ.dənt/ /ˈkɑn.fɪ.dənt/

A person in whom one can confide or share one's secrets: a friend.

"My closest confident, my sister, always listens patiently and gives good advice. "