Argue for, apologist, advise, and approve of are all synonyms for advocate. Opponent and critic are these antonyms of advocate. And here are another 53 synonyms for advocate.
Advocate Synonyms
1. champion
- Apologist
- Apostle
- Backer
- Battler for
- Booster
- Campaigner for
- Champion
- Crusader for
- Exponent
- Fighter for
- Missionary
- Patron
- Pioneer
- Pleader
- Promoter
- Propagandist
- Proponent
- Protector
- Reformer
- Speaker for
- Spokesman for
- Spokesperson for
- Spokeswoman for
- Supporter
- Upholder
- Plugger
2. recommend
- Advise
- Approve of
- Argue for
- Back
- Campaign on behalf of
- Champion
- Commend
- Endorse
- Espouse
- Favour
- Lobby for
- Plead for
- Plug
- Prescribe
- Press for
- Promote
- Recommend
- Sanction
- Speak for
- Stand up for
- Subscribe to
- Support
- Uphold
- Urge
- Vouch for
- Push