Advoke

/ədˈvoʊk/ verb

Definition

An archaic term meaning to advocate for or speak in support of; to plead in favor of.

Etymology

From Latin advocare, combining ad- (to) + vocare (to call). It's a back-formation or shortened form related to 'advocate,' used in older English to mean the act of calling upon or defending.

Kelly Says

Advoke is so rare that it almost seems like a mistake—but it's actually evidence of how English speakers tried different versions of Latin roots, and most got eliminated, leaving only 'advocate' as the survivor.

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