Propose very odd crab starters during a romantic dinner? (8)
I believe the answer is:
advocate
'propose' is the definition.
(advocating is a kind of proposing)
I don't understand how the rest of the clue works.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for advocate that I've seen before include "Publicly support (cause)" , "Person who pleads for a cause or idea" , "Edinburgh lawyer?" , "Public supporter" , "Caveat, do about lawyer in court" .)