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advocates

/ˈæd.və.keɪts/

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

Examples :

"The accused needed strong advocates to represent him in court. "
law job person

Related Words

Illustration protecting

protecting verb

/pɹəˈtɛktɪŋ/

To keep safe; to defend; to guard; to prevent harm coming to.

"Condoms are designed to protect against sexually-transmitted diseases."

Illustration something

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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encourage verb

/ɪnˈkʌɹɪdʒ/ /ɪnˈkɝɹɪdʒ/

To mentally support; to motivate, give courage, hope or spirit.

"I encouraged him during his race."

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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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environment noun

/-mɪnt/

The surroundings of, and influences on, a particular item of interest.

"The noisy environment of the school cafeteria made it difficult to concentrate on my homework. "

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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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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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represent verb

/ɹɛp.ɹɪ.ˈzɛnt/

To present again or anew; to present by means of something standing in the place of; to exhibit the counterpart or image of; to typify.

"The painting represents the artist's vision of a peaceful countryside. "

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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. "