Conjugation

Advocate for

défendre

Regular verb, phrasal verb.

  • Phrasal verb: for

    Only advocate changes; for stays the same: advocated for, advocated for.

In speech, the helping verbs shorten: I’m, he’s, we’re, I’ve, I’ll, I’d.

Newbie

Enough to talk about now, the past, and your plans, and to give instructions.

  1. Present simple

    Habits, facts, and how things usually are. To say no or ask, add do or does: I don't advocate for, he doesn't advocate for.

    1. I / you / we / they advocate for
    2. he / she / it advocates for

  2. Present continuous

    What is happening now, and plans already arranged: we’re leaving tomorrow.

    1. I am advocating for
    2. you / we / they are advocating for
    3. he / she / it is advocating for

  3. Past simple

    A finished action at a past time: yesterday, in 2020. To say no or ask, add did: I didn't advocate for.

    1. I / you / he / she / it / we / they advocated for

  4. Future with going to

    Plans and intentions, and what you can see coming: it’s going to rain.

    1. I am going to advocate for
    2. you / we / they are going to advocate for
    3. he / she / it is going to advocate for

  5. Imperative

    Orders, advice, and instructions. Let’s suggests doing it together. To say no: don't advocate for.

    1. (you) advocate for
    2. let's advocate for