Advocator — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb noun /ˈad-və-ˌkāt/ ad·vo·cate

Meaning & Definition of Advocator

Advocator (verb)

  1. to support or argue for (a cause, policy, etc.), to plead in favor of
  2. to act as advocate for someone or something

Advocator (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a person who actively supports or favors a cause

    "a strong advocator of musical education in the schools"

    similar: advocate, apostle, backer, booster, champion, espouser, exponent, expounder, friend, gospeler, herald, hierophant, high priest, paladin, promoter, proponent, protagonist, supporter, true believer, tub-thumper, white knight
    related: loyalist, partisan, stalwart, adherent, cohort, disciple, follower, interpreter, applauder, cheerleader, encourager, fellow traveler
    opposite: adversary, antagonist, opponent
    near: enemy, foe, rival, belittler, critic, faultfinder

Related Entry: Advocate (verb)

Advocate is a different word from Advocator. The synonyms below are for advocate, not for advocator.

  1. to promote the interests or cause of

    "environmentalists advocating agricultural methods designed to slow the destruction of rain forests"

    similar: back, champion, endorse, patronize, plump (for), plunk (for), support, go in for, go to bat for, hold a brief for, stand up for, stick up for
    related: adopt, embrace, espouse, abet, aid, assist, help, prop (up), second, side (with), backstop, bolster, boost, buttress, reinforce, advance, forward, further, plug, preach, talk up, bail out, deliver, rescue, save
    near: baffle, foil, frustrate, interfere, oppose, sabotage, thwart, desert, disappoint, fail, let down

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Advocator

The most common words with a similar meaning to Advocator:

advocate, apostle, backer, booster, champion, espouser, exponent, expounder, friend, gospeler, herald, hierophant, high priest, paladin, promoter, proponent, protagonist, supporter, true believer, tub-thumper, white knight

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Advocator

Words with the opposite meaning of Advocator:

adversary, antagonist, opponent

Related Words for Advocator

loyalist, partisan, stalwart, adherent, cohort, disciple, follower, interpreter, applauder, cheerleader, encourager, fellow traveler

Near Antonyms of Advocator

enemy, foe, rival, belittler, critic, faultfinder

Word Forms of Advocator

Inflections: advocated, advocating

Derived words: advocation (noun), advocative (adjective), advocator (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Advocator

derivative of advocate:1

First known use: 1599t

Frequently Asked Questions about Advocator

What does "Advocator" mean?

"Advocator" means to support or argue for (a cause, policy, etc.), to plead in favor of. As an a verb and a noun, it is defined as: to support or argue for (a cause, policy, etc.), to plead in favor of.

What is another word for "Advocator"?

Other words for "Advocator" include advocate, apostle, backer, booster, champion, espouser, exponent and expounder. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Advocator" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Advocator"?

There are 33 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Advocator". Common alternatives include advocate, apostle, backer, booster, champion, espouser, exponent, expounder, friend and gospeler.

What is the opposite of "Advocator"?

Antonyms of "Advocator" include adversary, antagonist and opponent. Near antonyms include enemy, foe, rival and belittler.

How do you use "Advocator" in a sentence?

Examples of "Advocator" in a sentence: "a strong advocator of musical education in the schools".

Is "Advocator" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Advocator" can be used as a verb and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Advocator"?

"Advocator" is pronounced /ˈad-və-ˌkāt/ and divided into syllables as ad·vo·cate.

What is the origin of the word "Advocator"?

"Advocator" comes from derivative of advocate:1. First known use: 1599t.