Advocate (grammar)

The verb 'to advocate' can present difficulties.

Note that

• one advocates a cause, as change or an idea etc (as a Direct Object).
• one advocates for a person, or a group etc.

It is regarded by pedants as an error to advocate for an idea.

You may also want to see AWE's pages on

• advocate as a member of the legal profession in Scotland, and some other countries, at Barrister - solicitor
• a nicety of pronunciation at advocate (pronunciation)