advocating

USAGE SUMMARY

The word 'advocating' is a correct and usable word in written English.
You can use it to refer to someone who is speaking and/or acting in support of a particular cause or idea. For example, "She is an advocate for improved public transportation, and is advocating for the expansion of the local bus system."

✓ Grammatically correct

News & Media

Formal & Business

Science

Human-verified examples from authoritative sources

Exact Expressions

60 human-written examples

They are advocating for a mechanism to end war with more attention to a perpetrator not victims.

The Guardian

Sure, I abhor everything Ukip stand for: they're a millionaire-funded party advocating privatisation and tax cuts for a thriving wealthy elite, encouraging struggling Britons to direct their fire at immigrants rather than financiers, poverty-paying employers or tax avoiders.

The Guardian - Opinion

"I'm in no way advocating an unjust quota system, but it's not good enough to have one woman in the federal cabinet".

The Guardian

Already, the authorities enjoy sweeping powers under a 2013 law to close down websites for advocating "extremist activities" or "participation in public events held in breach of appropriate procedures".

The Guardian

"She has a history of advocating on behalf of what she believes in and, from a pure historic standpoint, it'd be great if she won," Burns told the Guardian of Clinton, insisting that Republicans had made few inroads with black voters since Obama took office.

The Guardian

But he says Fox should follow the example of the last government which added a new chapter to the 1998 Strategic Defence Review after 9/11: I am not advocating that the whole thing should be ripped up and started again.

The Guardian

Oh, the guy that wrote a shutdown op-ed that rankled what Tea Party support he had left and then wound up votingagainst the bill that will give him the Senate-House budget conference he's been advocating for days.

The Guardian

The original included a sentence stating: 'These beliefs include advocating a caliphate …' The words 'under plans considered by the last government, and likely to be included in Cameron's proposals' have now been reinserted into this sentence at the author's request.

The Guardian - Opinion

Charles Kennedy won seats by advocating what is derisively called "tax and spend".

The Guardian

Plus they had plenty of ammunition to attack Ukip: the Tory-Ukip defector Douglas Carswell in 2012 wrote a book advocating the wholesale privatisation of the NHS, and Nuttall posted a letter on his website praising the coalition for bringing "a whiff of privatisation" to the health service.

The Guardian

Wary, too, of advocating a tyranny of the nominal – a taxonomic need to point and name, with the intent of citing and owning – when in fact I perceive no opposition between precision and mystery, or between naming and not knowing.

The Guardian - Books

Expert writing Tips

Best practice

Use "advocating" when you want to emphasize active support and promotion of a specific cause or idea. It suggests a deliberate and persuasive effort to influence others.

Common error

Avoid using passive voice constructions when "advocating" is meant to convey a sense of agency and active support. Instead of "Changes are being advocated by the committee", use "The committee is advocating changes".

Linguistic Context

The primary grammatical function of "advocating" is as a present participle or gerund form of the verb "advocate". It often functions as part of a continuous verb tense (e.g., "is advocating") or as a noun.

Expression frequency: Very common

Frequent in

News & Media

75%

Formal & Business

15%

Science

10%

Less common in

Encyclopedias

0%

Wiki

0%

Reference

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Ludwig's WRAP-UP

In summary, "advocating" is a versatile verb form used to express active support and promotion of a cause or idea. Ludwig AI confirms that the grammatical status of the word is correct and the word is very common. It is most frequently encountered in news and media, as well as formal and business contexts. When using "advocating", ensure that the context aligns with its persuasive purpose and choose the correct preposition depending on the context. It is important to be mindful of overuse of the passive voice in formal writing and to consider synonyms like "supporting" or "promoting" for different nuances.

More alternative expressions

Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:

supporting

Focuses on providing assistance or encouragement to a cause or idea.

promoting

Emphasizes raising awareness and encouraging widespread adoption.

championing

Suggests a more passionate and active form of support.

endorsing

Implies formal approval or support.

recommending

Highlights suggesting something as beneficial or suitable.

arguing for

Focuses on presenting reasons to support a particular stance.

pushing for

Indicates active efforts to achieve something.

campaigning for

Suggests an organized effort to achieve a specific goal.

pleading for

Highlights an emotional appeal for something.

speaking in favor of

Emphasizes verbal support for a cause or idea.

FAQs

How can I use "advocating" in a sentence?

Use "advocating" to show active support for a cause. For example, "She is "advocating" for environmental protection".

What are some alternatives to "advocating"?

Alternatives include "supporting", "promoting", or "championing", depending on the specific context.

Which is correct: "advocating for" or "advocating"?

"Advocating" can be used alone or with "for", depending on the context. Both "She is "advocating" change" and "She is "advocating for" change" are correct.

What's the difference between "advocating" and "supporting"?

"Advocating" implies a more active and vocal promotion of a cause, while "supporting" can be a broader term that includes providing assistance or resources.