plump for

Other forms: plumped for; plumping for; plumps for

Definitions of plump for
  1. verb
    be behind; approve of
    “He plumped for the Labor Party”
    synonyms: back, endorse, indorse, plunk for, support
    back, endorse, indorse, second
    give support or one's approval to
    see moresee less
    types:
    show 4 types...
    hide 4 types...
    guarantee, warrant
    stand behind and guarantee the quality, accuracy, or condition of
    champion, defend
    protect or fight for as a champion
    cover, insure, underwrite
    protect by insurance
    certify, endorse, indorse
    guarantee as meeting a certain standard
    type of:
    O.K., approve, okay, sanction
    give sanction to
Cite this entry
Style:
MLA
  • MLA
  • APA
  • Chicago

Copy citation
DISCLAIMER: These example sentences appear in various news sources and books to reflect the usage of the word ‘plump for'. Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Vocabulary.com or its editors. Send us feedback
Word Family