All 3 Uses of
advocate
in
Emma
- —I am sure nobody ought to be, or can be, a greater advocate for matrimony than I am; and if it had not been for the misery of her leaving Hartfield, I should never have thought of Miss Taylor but as the most fortunate woman in the world; and as to slighting Mr. Weston, that excellent Mr. Weston, I think there is nothing he does not deserve.†
Chpt 1.11-12
- Many a time has she said so; and yet I am no advocate for entire seclusion.†
Chpt 2.13-14 *
- I am a great advocate for timidity—and I am sure one does not often meet with it.†
Chpt 2.15-16
Definition:
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(advocate as in: to advocate) to recommend or publicly support (someone or something)