Advocacy

Pronunciation: /ˈædvəkəsi/

Definitions of advocacy

noun a noun referring to the act of supporting a cause or idea

Example Sentences

A1 Advocacy is speaking up for someone or something you believe in.

A2 She joined the advocacy group to raise awareness about environmental issues.

B1 The organization's advocacy efforts have led to positive changes in government policy.

B2 His passion for advocacy for animal rights inspired others to get involved.

C1 The lawyer's advocacy skills were instrumental in winning the case for her client.

C2 The non-profit organization is known for its effective advocacy work on social justice issues.

Examples of advocacy in a Sentence

formal The organization is known for its strong advocacy on behalf of human rights.

informal She always speaks up for what she believes in, that's her advocacy.

slang Advocacy for animal rights is totally rad.

figurative His advocacy for change was like a beacon of hope in a sea of despair.

Grammatical Forms of advocacy

• past tense: advocated
• plural: advocacies
• comparative: more advocacy
• superlative: most advocacy
• present tense: advocates
• future tense: will advocate
• perfect tense: have advocated
• continuous tense: is advocating
• singular: advocacy
• positive degree: advocacy
• infinitive: to advocate
• gerund: advocating
• participle: advocated

Origin and Evolution of advocacy

First Known Use: 0014 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'advocacy' originated from the Latin word 'advocare', which means to call to one's aid or to support.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in legal contexts to refer to the act of pleading on behalf of someone in court, the term 'advocacy' has evolved to encompass a broader range of activities aimed at supporting or promoting a cause, idea, or group.