advocate

1. (transitive) To plead in favour of; to defend by argument, before a tribunal or the public; to support, vindicate, or recommend publicly.Examples: "7 March, 1624, Robert Sanderson, sermon at the Assizes, at Lincoln To advocate the cause of thy client."; "16 June, 1784, Edmund Burke, speech on reform of representation in the House of Commons This is the only thing distinct and sensible, that has been advocated."transitive

2. (transitive) To encourage support for something.Examples: "I like trees, but I do not advocate living in them."; "Those who have advocated the closure of the G.C. have so far failed to say by which alternative route this North-to-West traffic could be carried."; "Varys even leans on Jon to assume the Iron Throne, which means he very well knew he wasn’t going to be around much longer, if he’s openly advocating others commit treason as well."transitive

3. (intransitive, with for) To engage in advocacy.Examples: "We have been advocating for changes in immigration law."; "And why has no one in the [rail] industry advocated for a universal requirement for face covering (even if it's just a scarf or old tea towel), [...]."intransitive

4. (Scots law) To appeal from an inferior court to the Court of Session.

5. (Scots law, in higher courts) To call a case before itself for decision.