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advocating for

[/ˈædvəkeɪtɪŋ fɔːr/]
verb phrase
defender; pleitear por; argumentar a favor de
1. to publicly support or recommend a particular cause, policy, or person
She is advocating for stricter environmental regulations.
Ela está defendendo regulações ambientais mais rígidas.
2. to act as a spokesperson or representative on behalf of someone or something
The organization is advocating for the rights of disabled workers.
A organização está pleiteando pelos direitos dos trabalhadores com deficiência.
NYC Slang
pushin' for; fightin' for; gettin' behind
Synonyms
supportingpromotingbackingchampioningpushing forarguing for
Antonyms
opposingdiscouragingresistingarguing againstprotesting against

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
defendendo; pleiteando por
common usage in activism and political contexts
Rio de Janeiro
defendendo; lutando por
emphasis on struggle or fight for the cause
São Paulo
defendendo; promovendo
common in business and professional contexts
Portugal
defender; pedir por; lutar por
more formal usage; 'pedir por' can mean to petition or appeal for

Related Idioms & Phrases

make a case for
speak up for
stand up for
fight for
crusade for
go to bat for
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