You need to advocate for yourself if you want that promotion.
A colleague reminding you that nobody else will fight for your career goals unless you speak up and highlight your own hard work.
Verb: advocate
Vibe: Action and interpersonal dynamics
To publicly support, speak up for, or push for an idea, cause, or person.
She always advocates for better mental health support at work.
You picture someone standing up in front of a room during a meeting, speaking clearly into a microphone to make sure a quieter coworker's idea gets heard and supported.
Real-life examples
Our team is advocating for a more flexible work-from-home policy.
A workplace context where people are actively trying to persuade management to make a positive change for everyone.
Synonyms
Contrast & nuance
To 'support' something means you agree with it quietly, but to 'advocate' means you actively speak up or take action for it. 'Push for' is more casual everyday slang, while 'champion' adds a strong feeling of leading the charge.