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28 May 2015, 6:35 am

Even though you might want to say to me to get a dictionary, I'd rather ask you guys because you can explain better.

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28 May 2015, 7:03 am

starfox wrote:
Even though you might want to say to me to get a dictionary, I'd rather ask you guys because you can explain better.

Thanks.


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advocate
[v. ad-vuh-keyt; n. ad-vuh-kit, -keyt]
Synonyms Examples Word Origin
verb (used with object), advocated, advocating.
1. to speak or write in favor of; support or urge by argument; recommend publicly:
He advocated higher salaries for teachers.
noun
2. a person who speaks or writes in support or defense of a person, cause, etc. (usually followed by of):
an advocate of peace.
3. a person who pleads for or in behalf of another; intercessor.
4. a person who pleads the cause of another in a court of law.

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Self-advocate: One who does any of the above for themselves, instead of letting others do it for them. A person who speaks or writes in support or defense of themselves, or who pleads for or in behalf of themselves.


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28 May 2015, 7:00 pm

An advocate is somebody who seek to get the best out of you, and also a person who seeks to get the best services for you. An advocate, overall, seeks to enable you to reach your full potential without you suffering in the process.

One example: an advocate for an autistic child will seek to obtain the best possible educational placement for that child. If the child is into science, and is good at it, a successful advocate will be able to find a program which emphasizes the sciences, while allowing the autistic child, when stressed, to cool off somewhere without fear of punishment. An optimal program will also assist the child, in a gentle and nonstressful manner, to successfully socialize with his/her peers, teachers, and family members.

To self-advocate is to advocate for yourself, rather than have someone advocate for you.



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28 May 2015, 7:21 pm

Thank you guys. I understand now


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