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advocates

/ˈædvəkəts/

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What does advocates mean?

noun

  1. plural of advocate

verb

  1. third-person singular simple present indicative of advocate

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IPA pronunciation

/ˈædvəkəts/

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary

Other dictionary pronunciations

/ˈædvəˌkeɪts/
CMU Pronouncing Dictionary

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There is an idea, which is not without its advocates, that a vigorous Executive is inconsistent with the genius of republican government.
Alexander Hamilton; John Jay; James MadisonThe Federalist PapersProject Gutenberg ebook #18
Again I remembered the claims made by the advocates of “sports,” and again replied guardedly that that was, in part, the theory.
Charlotte Perkins GilmanHerlandProject Gutenberg ebook #32
More book examples (3)
The advocates of monogamy, deceived by its moral overtones, fail to get all the advantage out of it that is in it.
H. L. (Henry Louis) MenckenIn Defense of WomenProject Gutenberg ebook #1270
The advocates and judges of our times find bias enough in all causes to accommodate them to what they themselves think fit.
Michel de MontaigneEssays of Michel de Montaigne — CompleteTranslated by Charles CottonProject Gutenberg ebook #3600
Whatever system is used--and each has its advocates--the strawberry bed must be kept clean, and attention given to removing the surplus runners.
F. F. (Frederick Frye) RockwellHome Vegetable Gardening A Complete and Practical Guide to the Planting and Care of All Vegetables, Fruits and Berries Worth Growing for Home UseProject Gutenberg ebook #7123