Both Uses of
advocate
in
Oliver Twist
- This allusion to Nancy's doubtful character, raised a vast quantity of chaste wrath in the bosoms of four housemaids, who remarked, with great fervour, that the creature was a disgrace to her sex; and strongly advocated her being thrown, ruthlessly, into the kennel.
Chpt 39 (definition 1) *advocated = recommended
- 'I have not the inclination to parley,' said Mr. Brownlow, 'and, as I advocate the dearest interests of others, I have not the right.'
Chpt 49 (definition 2) *advocate = act as an English lawyer for
Definitions:
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(1) (advocate as in: to advocate) to recommend or publicly support (someone or something)
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(2) (advocate as in: an advocate in court) a lawyer or officer of the court in some jurisdictions in Europe, colonial America, and the military