plunk for

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plunk for

He decided to plunk for the candidate with the most experience.

Definition

Verb: - To support or endorse someone or something, especially by declaring one's choice or giving one's backing. It implies a decisive or wholehearted endorsement.

Usage

This verb is used to express active support for a person, group, idea, or course of action. It often conveys a sense of making a firm choice or commitment. It is typically used in informal contexts.

Examples
Advanced Usage
  • The phrase can be used in political, professional, or personal contexts to indicate a clear stance.
  • It often appears in narratives about decision-making processes where a choice must be made between options.
Variants and Related Words
  • Plump for (verb): A direct synonym with identical meaning and usage.
    • He plumped for the steak over the fish.
Synonyms
  • Back (verb): To give support to.
  • Endorse (verb): To declare one's public approval or support.
  • Support (verb): To be in favor of.
  • Champion (verb): To support the cause of; defend.
Related Phrasal Verbs
  • Side with (phrasal verb): To support one person or group in an argument.
    • In the disagreement, she sided with her colleagues.
plunk for

He decided to plunk for the candidate with the most experience.

Verb
  1. be behind; approve of
    • He plumped for the Labor Party
    • I backed Kennedy in 1960

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