abogar
abogar(
ah
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boh
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gahr
)An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
a. to advocate
El presidente aboga por la reforma inmigratoria.The president advocates immigration reform.
b. to champion
Nuestro movimiento social busca un político que abogue por nuestra causa.Our social movement is looking for a politician who champions our cause.
c. to defend
Nuestro sindicato aboga por los derechos de los trabajadores.Our union defends worker's rights.
d. to stand up for
Fue la única persona que tuvo el coraje de abogar por los derechos humanos durante la dictadura.She was the only person who dared to stand up for human rights during the dictatorship.
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