отстаивать
advocate
to publicly support or recommend something
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отстаивать with English translation
отстаивать usage examples
Many doctors advocate a balanced diet.
Многие врачи отстаивают сбалансированное питание.
The group advocates better public transport.
Эта группа отстаивает улучшение общественного транспорта.
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отстаивать synonyms
What's the difference between отстаивать / поддерживать / защищать / отстаивать интересы / выступать за
advocate — to publicly support or recommend something
Many doctors advocate a balanced diet.
Многие врачи отстаивают сбалансированное питание.
to insist on and actively defend a position, rights, or interests
He advocates for employees' right to fair pay.
Он отстаивает права сотрудников на справедливую оплату.
to be in favor of something and help it
I advocate this initiative because it is beneficial for the city.
Я поддерживаю эту инициативу, потому что она полезна для города.
to protect from harm; also to defend verbally or legally
The organization advocates children's rights and campaigns for their safety.
Организация защищает права детей и выступает за их безопасность.
to actively defend someone's rights, benefit, or welfare; more specific than 'отстаивать'
The lawyer advocates for the client's interests in court.
Юрист отстаивает интересы клиента в суде.
to publicly support an idea, reform, or decision and state one's position openly
Many scientists advocate reducing carbon emissions.
Многие учёные выступают за сокращение выбросов углерода.
to actively spread and promote ideas, views, or a way of life; may sound ideological or pushy
The organization advocates a healthy lifestyle among young people.
Организация пропагандирует здоровый образ жизни среди молодёжи.
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How to pronounce отстаивать and what this word means
отстаивать translation: advocate. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce отстаивать
[ɐtˈstaɪvətʲ]
отстаивать translation
advocate
отстаивать examples
Many doctors advocate a balanced diet.
отстаивать transcription
[ɐtˈstaɪvətʲ]
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отстаивать meaning: what does it mean?
публично поддерживать и рекомендовать что-то
отстаивать pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
отстаивать is pronounced as [ɐtˈstaɪvətʲ]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
отстаивать definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Many doctors advocate a balanced diet. Translation: Многие врачи отстаивают сбалансированное питание.
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