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plump for

 

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Verb plump for has 1 sense
  1. back, endorse, indorse, plump for, plunk for, support - be behind; approve of; "He plumped for the Labor Party"; "I backed Kennedy in 1960"
    --1 is one way to approve, O.K., okay, sanction
    Sample sentences:
    Somebody ----s something
    Somebody ----s somebody

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Term: Plump for

Description:

Plump for is a phrasal verb commonly used to express one's support, endorsement, or choice for someone or something. It implies making a firm decision or giving strong backing for a particular option.

Examples:

As a Verb:
  • Sense: Give support or choose eagerly.

    Example sentence 1: She decided to plump for the red dress, as it suited her complexion better.

    Example sentence 2: The committee plumped for John as the new president despite some reservations.

As a Noun:
  • Sense: A hearty endorsement or support.

    Example sentence 1: His plump for the local business helped them thrive in a competitive market.

    Example sentence 2: The celebrity's plump for the new smartphone caused its sales to skyrocket.

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