In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase. A person who pleads for a person, cause, or idea.

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase. A person who pleads for a person, cause, or idea.

Asked on 2019-04-07 00:37:50 by Guest | Votes 0 | Views: 42 | Tags: one word substitution | english comprehension | Add Bounty

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.

A person who pleads for a person, cause, or idea.

1). Affluent
2). Toady
3). Advocate
4). Rescind

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Answered by Guest on 2019-05-01 23:35:20 | Votes 2 | #

Let's find out the meanings of given options:-

Affluent: A group or an area having a great deal of money or being wealthy.$

Toady: a person who behaves obsequiously to someone important.$

Advocate: a person who puts a case on someone else's behalf.$

Rescind: revoke, cancel, or repeal (a law, order, or agreement).$

Clearly, option 3 i.e. advocate best describes the above-mentioned phrase. Hence, it is the correct option.$

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