Advocates
/ˈæd.və.keɪts/
Scrabble:15 ptsWWF:17 pts9 letters
Definition of Advocates
noun
- Someone whose job is to speak for someone's case in a court of law; a counsel.
- Anyone who argues the case of another; an intercessor.
- A person who speaks in support of something.
- A person who supports others to make their voices heard, or ideally for them to speak up for themselves.
"Since she started working with her advocate, she has become much more confident."
verb
- To plead in favour of; to defend by argument, before a tribunal or the public; to support, vindicate, or recommend publicly.
- To encourage support for something.
"I like trees, but I do not advocate living in them."
- (with for) To engage in advocacy.
"We have been advocating for changes in immigration law."
Anagrams of Advocates
No exact anagrams found for "advocates". This word has a unique letter combination.
Letter Values
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Total: 15 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Advocates
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Advocates"
Advocates is a 9-letter word that scores 15 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Advocates" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "advocates" is a high-scoring word.