Advocative

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Pronunciation: /ˈædvəˌkeɪtɪv/

Definitions of advocative

adjective describing or tending to advocate or support a particular cause or policy

Example Sentences

A1 The children's book had colorful and advocative illustrations.

A2 The poster for the charity event was very advocative, urging people to donate.

B1 The politician's speech was advocative of social justice and equality.

B2 The documentary presented advocative arguments for environmental conservation.

C1 The artist's work is known for its advocative themes challenging societal norms.

C2 The professor's research paper was highly advocative, sparking debate among scholars.

Examples of advocative in a Sentence

formal The speaker's tone was highly advocative during the debate, urging for policy change.

informal She always gets advocative when talking about her favorite sports team.

slang I'm feeling advocative about this new restaurant in town, let's check it out!

figurative His artwork was advocative of the struggles faced by marginalized communities.

Grammatical Forms of advocative

past tense

advocated

plural

advocatives

comparative

more advocative

superlative

most advocative

present tense

advocates

future tense

will advocate

perfect tense

have advocated

continuous tense

is advocating

singular

advocative

positive degree

advocative

infinitive

to advocate

gerund

advocating

participle

advocated

Origin and Evolution of advocative

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'advocative' originates from the Latin word 'advocatus', which means 'called to one's aid'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, 'advocative' has evolved to be used in English to describe something that calls for or invokes a response or action, especially in a persuasive or pleading manner.