Main entry: advocate, advocator, proponent, exponent
Definition: a person who pleads for a cause or propounds an idea
Main entry: pleader, advocate, counsel, counsellor, counselor, counselor-at-law
Definition: a lawyer who pleads cases in court
Definition: speak, plead, or argue in favor of
Usage: The doctor advocated a smoking ban in the entire house
Main entry: recommend, urge, advocate
Definition: push for something
Usage: The travel agent recommended strongly that we not travel on Thanksgiving Day