How to Pronounce Advocated

To pronounce "advocated", say ADV-oc-at-ed — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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9

Letters

ADV-oc-at-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “advocated”

"advocated" has 4 syllables: adv-oc-at-ed. It rhymes with elated and exasperated, if that helps it stick.

What does advocated mean?

verb

  1. To plead in favour of; to defend by argument, before a tribunal or the public; to support, vindicate, or recommend publicly.
  2. To encourage support for something.

    “I like trees, but I do not advocate living in them.”

adjective

  1. Having been argued in favor of.

Words that rhyme with advocated

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

elatedexasperatedagitatedinfatuatedaggravatedinundatedirritatedsophisticatedantiquatedreiteratedincapacitatedcaptivated

Related words

pleadedprofessedinitiativeassertedstatedadvisedcalledmaintained

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "advocated"?▾

"Advocated" has 4 syllables: adv · oc · at · ed.

What does "advocated" mean?▾

Advocated: To plead in favour of; to defend by argument, before a tribunal or the public; to support, vindicate, or recommend publicly.

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