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 *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 *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 supporting) a person who publicly supports and works to advance a cause
or more rarely:
someone acting in the role of a defense lawyer in England's past and in some jurisdictions today -
(3)
(advocate as in: an advocate in court) a lawyer or officer of the court in some jurisdictions in Europe, colonial America, and the military
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(4)
(devil's advocate as in: I'll play the devil's advocate) a person who takes an unpopular position to encourage debate or test ideas