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to advocate
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to appraise
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to assert
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to bias
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to calculate
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to commit
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to confer
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to conform
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to contend
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to contradict
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contradictory
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to convert
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to deduce
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to deem
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to dispute
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to echo
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anti
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affirmative
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challenging
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credible
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debatable
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pronounced
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then again
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arguably
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favorably
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as a matter of fact
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at the same time
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for that matter
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as far as something is concerned
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to fight out
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clash
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confrontation
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consistency
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conviction
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critique
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don't-know
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cliche
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double-edged
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to that effect
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okey-dokey
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awesomesauce
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for crying out loud
43-
sob story
to advocate
to advocate
Verb
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to publicly support or recommend something

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The environmentalist passionately advocates for sustainable living practices.
The celebrity used their platform to advocate for social justice issues.

Grammatical Information:

intransitive

Word Family

advoc

Verb

advocate

Verb

advocator

Noun

advocator

Noun
to appraise
Verb
a
ə
pp
p
r
r
ai
s
z
e

to estimate or assess the value, quality, or performance of something or someone

Grammatical Information:

transitive

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advoc

Verb

advocate

Verb

advocator

Noun

advocator

Noun
to assert
to assert
Verb
a
ə
ss
s
e
ɜ
r
r
t
t

to clearly and confidently say that something is the case

Grammatical Information:

transitive

Word Family

advoc

Verb

advocate

Verb

advocator

Noun

advocator

Noun
to bias
to bias
Verb
b
b
ia
aɪə
s
s

to unfairly influence or manipulate something or someone in favor of one particular opinion or point of view

Grammatical Information:

transitive

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advoc

Verb

advocate

Verb

advocator

Noun

advocator

Noun
to calculate
Verb
c
k
a
æ
l
l
c
k
u
j
ə
l
l
a
t
t
e

to form an opinion by considering the information at hand

Grammatical Information:

transitive

Word Family

advoc

Verb

advocate

Verb

advocator

Noun

advocator

Noun
to commit
Verb
c
k
o
ə
mm
m
i
ɪ
t
t

to state that one is bound to do something specific

Grammatical Information:

transitive

Word Family

advoc

Verb

advocate

Verb

advocator

Noun

advocator

Noun
to confer
Verb
c
k
o
ə
n
n
f
f
e
ɜ
r
r

to exchange opinions and have discussions with others, often to come to an agreement or decision

Grammatical Information:

intransitive

Word Family

advoc

Verb

advocate

Verb

advocator

Noun

advocator

Noun
to conform
Verb
c
k
o
ə
n
n
f
f
o
ɔ
r
r
m
m

to adjust oneself in order to align with new or different circumstances or expectations

Grammatical Information:

intransitive

Word Family

advoc

Verb

advocate

Verb

advocator

Noun

advocator

Noun
to contend
Verb
c
k
o
ə
n
n
t
t
e
ɛ
n
n
d
d

to argue the truth of something

Grammatical Information:

transitive

Word Family

advoc

Verb

advocate

Verb

advocator

Noun

advocator

Noun
to contradict
to contradict
Verb
c
k
o
ɑ
n
n
t
t
r
r
a
ə
d
d
i
ɪ
c
k
t
t

(of pieces of evidence, facts, statements, etc.) to be opposite or very different in a way that it is impossible for all to be true at the same time

Grammatical Information:

transitive

Word Family

advoc

Verb

advocate

Verb

advocator

Noun

advocator

Noun
contradictory
Adjective
c
k
o
ɑ
n
n
t
t
r
r
a
ə
d
d
i
ɪ
c
k
t
t
o
ɜ
r
r
y
i

(of statements, beliefs, facts, etc.) incompatible or opposed to one another, even if not strictly illogical

Word Family

advoc

Verb

advocate

Verb

advocator

Noun

advocator

Noun
to convert
to convert
Verb
c
k
o
ɑ
n
n
v
v
e
ɜ
r
r
t
t

to change the form, purpose, character, etc. of something

Grammatical Information:

transitive

Word Family

advoc

Verb

advocate

Verb

advocator

Noun

advocator

Noun
to deduce
to deduce
Verb
d
d
e
ɪ
d
d
u
u
c
s
e

to determine by a process of logical reasoning

Grammatical Information:

transitive

Word Family

advoc

Verb

advocate

Verb

advocator

Noun

advocator

Noun
to deem
to deem
Verb
d
d
ee
i
m
m

to consider in a particular manner

Grammatical Information:

complex transitive

Word Family

advoc

Verb

advocate

Verb

advocator

Noun

advocator

Noun
to dispute
to dispute
Verb
d
d
i
ɪ
s
s
p
p
u
ju
t
t
e

to argue with someone, particularly over the ownership of something, facts, etc.

Grammatical Information:

transitive

Word Family

advoc

Verb

advocate

Verb

advocator

Noun

advocator

Noun
to echo
Verb
e
ɛ
ch
k
o

to repeat opinions or statements of another person, particularly to show support or agreement

Grammatical Information:

transitive

Word Family

advoc

Verb

advocate

Verb

advocator

Noun

advocator

Noun
anti
preposition
a
æ
n
n
t
t
i
i

used to convey that one is against something

Word Family

advoc

Verb

advocate

Verb

advocator

Noun

advocator

Noun
affirmative
affirmative
Adjective
a
ə
ff
f
i
ɜ
r
r
m
m
a
ə
t
t
i
ɪ
v
v
e

favorable or supportive in attitude or response

Word Family

advoc

Verb

advocate

Verb

advocator

Noun

advocator

Noun
challenging
Adjective
ch
ʧ
a
æ
ll
l
e
ə
n
n
g
ʤ
i
ɪ
n
n
g
g

intending to provoke thought or discussion

Word Family

advoc

Verb

advocate

Verb

advocator

Noun

advocator

Noun
credible
Adjective
c
k
r
r
e
ɛ
d
d
i
ə
b
b
ə
l
l
e

able to be believed or relied on

incredible

Word Family

advoc

Verb

advocate

Verb

advocator

Noun

advocator

Noun
debatable
Adjective
d
d
e
ə
b
b
a
t
t
a
ə
b
b
ə
l
l
e

subject to argument or disagreement

Word Family

advoc

Verb

advocate

Verb

advocator

Noun

advocator

Noun
pronounced
Adjective
p
p
r
r
o
ə
n
n
o
a
u
ʊ
n
n
c
s
e
d
t

immediately noticed due to being apparent

Word Family

advoc

Verb

advocate

Verb

advocator

Noun

advocator

Noun
then again
phrase
uk flag
/ðˈɛn ɐɡˈɛn/

used to add a statement that contradicts what one has just said

on the one hand

Word Family

advoc

Verb

advocate

Verb

advocator

Noun

advocator

Noun
arguably
Adverb
a
ɑ
r
r
g
g
u
ju
a
ə
b
b
l
l
y
i

used to convey that a statement can be supported with reasons or evidence

Grammatical Information:

adverb of manner

Word Family

advoc

Verb

advocate

Verb

advocator

Noun

advocator

Noun
favorably
Adverb
f
f
a
v
v
o
ɜ
r
r
a
ə
b
b
l
l
y
i

in a positive, approving, or useful manner

unfavorably

Word Family

advoc

Verb

advocate

Verb

advocator

Noun

advocator

Noun
as a matter of fact
phrase
uk flag
/æz ɐ mˈæɾɚɹ ʌv fˈækt/
Collocation

used to introduce a statement that presents a truth or reality, often to clarify or emphasize something

Word Family

advoc

Verb

advocate

Verb

advocator

Noun

advocator

Noun
at the same time
phrase
uk flag
/æt ðə sˈeɪm tˈaɪm/

used to introduce a second fact that must be taken into account

Word Family

advoc

Verb

advocate

Verb

advocator

Noun

advocator

Noun
for that matter
Adverb
uk flag
/fɔːɹ ðæt mˈæɾɚ/

used to convey that what one is saying about something is also true for another related thing

Word Family

advoc

Verb

advocate

Verb

advocator

Noun

advocator

Noun
as far as something is concerned
phrase
uk flag
/æz ɔːɹ sˈoʊ fˌɑːɹ æz ˌɛstˌiːˈeɪtʃ ɪz kənsˈɜːnd/
Collocation

used to refer to the specific matter or topic being discussed or considered

Word Family

advoc

Verb

advocate

Verb

advocator

Noun

advocator

Noun
to fight out
to fight out
Verb
uk flag
/fˈaɪt ˈaʊt/

to fight until a result is achieved or an agreement is reached

Grammatical Information:

Phrasal Status
separable
phrase's verb
fight
phrase's particle
out

Word Family

advoc

Verb

advocate

Verb

advocator

Noun

advocator

Noun
clash
noun
c
k
l
l
a
æ
sh
ʃ

a serious argument between two sides caused by their different views and beliefs

Word Family

advoc

Verb

advocate

Verb

advocator

Noun

advocator

Noun
confrontation
noun
c
k
o
ɑ
n
n
f
f
r
r
o
ə
n
n
t
t
a
t
ʃ
io
ə
n
n

a situation of hostility or strong disagreement between two opposing individuals, parties, or groups

Word Family

advoc

Verb

advocate

Verb

advocator

Noun

advocator

Noun
consistency
noun
c
k
o
ə
n
n
s
s
i
ɪ
s
s
t
t
e
ə
n
n
c
s
y
i

the quality of always acting or being the same way, or having the same opinions or standards

Word Family

advoc

Verb

advocate

Verb

advocator

Noun

advocator

Noun
conviction
noun
c
k
o
ə
n
n
v
v
i
ɪ
c
k
t
ʃ
io
ə
n
n

a belief or opinion that is very strong

Word Family

advoc

Verb

advocate

Verb

advocator

Noun

advocator

Noun
critique
noun
c
k
r
r
i
ə
t
t
i
i
q
k
u
e

a detailed judgment of something, such as a work of art, a political idea, etc.

What is a "critique"?

A critique is a detailed analysis and evaluation of a work of art, political idea, or other subject. It involves examining various aspects of the subject, such as its effectiveness, impact, and underlying principles, and providing thoughtful opinions about its strengths and weaknesses. The goal of a critique is to offer a balanced view that helps others understand and appreciate the subject more deeply.

Word Family

advoc

Verb

advocate

Verb

advocator

Noun

advocator

Noun
don't-know
noun
uk flag
/dˈoʊntnˈoʊ/

someone who does not provide a definite answer for a question, particularly when being asked in a poll

Word Family

advoc

Verb

advocate

Verb

advocator

Noun

advocator

Noun
cliche
noun
c
k
l
l
i
i
ch
ʃ
e

a remark or opinion that has been used so much that it is not effective anymore

Word Family

advoc

Verb

advocate

Verb

advocator

Noun

advocator

Noun
double-edged
Adjective
uk flag
/dˈʌbəlˈɛdʒd/

(of a comment) implying two distinct meanings

Word Family

advoc

Verb

advocate

Verb

advocator

Noun

advocator

Noun
to that effect
phrase
uk flag
/tə ðæt ɪfˈɛkt/

used when one is providing the general meaning of written or spoken statement instead of the exact words

Word Family

advoc

Verb

advocate

Verb

advocator

Noun

advocator

Noun
okey-dokey
okey-dokey
interjection
uk flag
/ˈoʊkiˈdoʊki/

used to show agreement, approval, etc.

Word Family

advoc

Verb

advocate

Verb

advocator

Noun

advocator

Noun
awesomesauce
Adjective
a
ɔ:
w
e
s
s
o
m
m
e
s
s
au
ɔ:
c
s
e
Informal

used to describe something as really great, satisfying, or interesting

Word Family

advoc

Verb

advocate

Verb

advocator

Noun

advocator

Noun
for crying out loud
for crying out loud
interjection
uk flag
/fɔːɹ kɹˈaɪɪŋ ˈaʊt lˈaʊd/
Idiom
Informal

used to show that one is angry, annoyed, or astonished

What is the origin of the idiom "for crying out loud" and when to use it?

The precise origin of "for crying out loud" is unclear. It is thought to be a minced oath, offering a softened alternative to stronger expressions like "for Christ's sake" or "for God's sake.", dating back to the early 20th century. The idiom is an informal and emphatic expression used to convey frustration, or annoyance. It serves as a mild and non-offensive way for individuals to express strong feelings or emphasize a point in various situations.

Word Family

advoc

Verb

advocate

Verb

advocator

Noun

advocator

Noun
sob story
noun
uk flag
/sˈɑːb stˈoːɹi/

a story told in order to gain the sympathy of other people, particularly one that seems to be fake

Grammatical Information:

compound noun

Word Family

advoc

Verb

advocate

Verb

advocator

Noun

advocator

Noun

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