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How do you spell Advocate?

Correct spelling

advocate

Remember: AD-VO-CATE - you call a voice to advocate for you

Why is advocate spelled this way?

From Latin advocare, to call to one's aid. AD (to) + VOCARE (to call). An advocate is someone called to speak on your behalf — a voice summoned in your defense.

Common misspellings of advocate

advocatadvocetadvacateaddvocate

Example

The defense attorney will advocate for her client's innocence throughout the trial.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell advocate?+
The correct spelling is "advocate". Remember: AD-VO-CATE - you call a voice to advocate for you
Is it advocat or advocate?+
The correct spelling is "advocate", not "advocat".

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