English / phrasal verb
Agitate for
MEANING IN ENGLISH
To campaign persistently and build public momentum in favor of a specific goal, right, or legal protection.
In context
01
Oceanographers united to agitate for vast oceanic sanctuaries completely free of commercial fishing.
02
Islanders agitate for immediate legal caps on cruise ship discharges near delicate lagoon ecosystems.
Synonyms
campaign for,lobby for,champion
Antonyms
oppose,suppress,discourage
Collocations
agitate for sanctuary status,agitate for environmental reform,agitate for strict quotas