Unpacking English, Bit by Bit
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"Advocate for" is redundant -- break it down into its Latin roots ("ad" = to or for, "vocare" to speak), and it's clear the "for" part in English isn't needed.
“advocate for” or just “advocate”?
"Advocate for" is redundant -- break it down into its Latin roots ("ad" = to or for, "vocare" to speak), and it's clear the "for" part in English isn't needed.