Synonyms: advocate, advocator, proponent, exponent
Definition: a person who pleads for a cause or propounds an idea
Similar words: somebody, someone, soul, mortal, person, individual
Definition: a human being
Usage: there was too much for one person to do
Synonyms: pleader, advocate, counsel, counsellor, counselor, counselor-at-law
Definition: a lawyer who pleads cases in court
Similar words: lawyer, attorney
Definition: a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
Definition: speak, plead, or argue in favor of
Usage: The doctor advocated a smoking ban in the entire house
Similar words: press, exhort, urge, urge on
Definition: force or impel in an indicated direction
Usage: I urged him to finish his studies
Synonyms: recommend, urge, advocate
Definition: push for something
Usage: The travel agent recommended strongly that we not travel on Thanksgiving Day
Similar words: advise, suggest, propose
Definition: make a proposal, declare a plan for something
Usage: the senator proposed to abolish the sales tax