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advocate vt. to speak or write in favor of something ―n. a person who pleads the case of another or who supports a specific action Fred wrote to advocate tax reform for the state. Marsha advocates freedom for all to enjoy ice cream without increasing in size or weight. Alice is Joses advocate in his suit against the city for overassessing the value of his property. Noreen is an advocate for the rights of homeless people. affinity n. 1. close relationship; connection; 2. similarity of struc-ture; 3. affection; liking for Helen always felt a great affinity for Al. Tuna and mayonnaise have a close affinity to one another. Though they are all Romance languages, Italian has a greater affinity to Spanish than to French. affirm vt. 1. to declare to be true; assert the truth of; 2. to confirm; uphold; ratify Jerry came to Ann to affirm the validity of Lauras tale. The Senate affirmed the nomination of the secretary of state. aggrandize vt. 1. to make greater, richer, more powerful; 2. to make seem richer By certifying the landfill as a suitable building site, the county helped to further aggrandize its owner. Although not earning a dollar from the transaction, its very happening aggrandized Ottos reputation. | 
