2ad·vo·cate 
/ˈædvəˌkeɪt/ verb
ad·vo·cates; ad·vo·cat·ed; ad·vo·cat·ing /ˈædvəˌkeɪt/ verb [+ obj] : to support or argue for (a cause, policy, etc.)
▪ He advocates traditional teaching methods. ▪ They advocate abolishing the income tax. = They advocate that the income tax should be abolished. ▪ The plan is advocated by the president.
▪ He advocates traditional teaching methods. ▪ They advocate abolishing the income tax. = They advocate that the income tax should be abolished. ▪ The plan is advocated by the president.
