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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Advocate \Ad"vo*cate\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Advocated}; p. pr. &
     vb. n. {Advocating}.] [See {Advocate}, n., {Advoke}, {Avow}.]
     To plead in favor of; to defend by argument, before a
     tribunal or the public; to support, vindicate, or recommend
     publicly.
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           To advocate the cause of thy client.     --Bp.
                                                    Sanderson
                                                    (1624).
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           This is the only thing distinct and sensible, that has
           been advocated.                          --Burke.
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           Eminent orators were engaged to advocate his cause.
                                                    --Mitford.
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