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get behind

VERB
approve
Synonyms
STRONGEST
accept advocate agree authorize back certify confirm endorse establish license okay permit push for ratify recommend sanction sign support uphold
STRONG
accede accredit acquiesce affirm assent bless boost buy charter concur consent dig empower encourage groove maintain mandate pronounce seal second validate
WEAK
buy into give go-ahead go along with hats off to lap up make law make valid sign off on stump for subscribe to thumbs-up
Antonyms
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contradict decline deny destroy disagree disallow disapprove discourage disprove dispute dissuade invalidate oppose protest refuse reject renounce repudiate veto
STRONG
condemn differ dissent object
VERB
countenance
Synonyms
STRONGEST
abet condone stand for
STRONG
accept advocate aid applaud approbate back champion commend confirm cope encourage endorse favor handle help invite okay sanction swallow uphold
WEAK
bear with give green light give stamp of approval give the nod go along with go for grin and bear it hold with live with nod at put John Hancock on put up with sign off on sit still for smile on stomach something thumbs-up
Antonyms
STRONG
block censure criticize deny disagree disapprove discourage dissuade hinder hurt injure obstruct oppose protest refuse reject repudiate veto
WEAK
fight
VERB
encourage
Synonyms
STRONGEST
advocate aid assist bolster boost develop ease favor further improve invite promote reassure reinforce spur strengthen subsidize support
STRONG
abet advance approve back befriend brace comfort console countenance endorse fortify forward foster instigate prevail push relieve sanction second serve solace succor sustain uphold
WEAK
back up egg on give a leg up go for pat on the back pull for root for side with smile upon subscribe to
Antonyms
STRONGEST
block cease decrease disapprove discourage dishearten dissuade halt hinder hurt impede injure obstruct oppose prevent protest reject stop thwart undermine weaken worsen
STRONG
annoy condemn disagree ignore neglect refuse trouble upset worry
WEAK
confuse dampen deject depress deter dispirit uninspire
VERB
guarantee
Synonyms
STRONGEST
assure ensure insure maintain protect prove secure support
STRONG
affirm angel attest aver back bankroll certify confirm cosign endorse evidence evince grubstake guaranty juice mortgage reassure stake swear testify wager warrant witness
WEAK
answer for be surety for bind oneself give bond make bail make certain make sure pick up the check pick up the tab sign for stand behind stand up for vouch for
Antonyms
STRONGEST
harm hurt injure let go neglect
STRONG
contradict deny discourage disprove invalidate oppose refute reject repudiate veto
WEAK
break
VERB
promote
Synonyms
STRONGEST
advance advertise advocate benefit bolster boost build up cooperate develop encourage endorse further improve popularize publicize push push for sell soft sell speed sponsor stimulate support uphold urge
STRONG
aid assist avail back befriend champion contribute cry espouse forward foster hype nourish nurture patronize plug press-agent propagandize puff recommend serve subsidize succor
WEAK
call attention to speak for work for
Antonyms
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block cease conceal decrease delay depress disapprove discourage dissuade halt harm hide hinder hurt impede injure lessen let down obstruct oppose prevent protest reject repress stop undermine weaken
STRONG
deprive ignore neglect starve take withhold
WEAK
condemn degrade demote discredit dishonor
VERB
sanction
Synonyms
STRONGEST
accredit allow approve certify empower endorse permit ratify warrant
STRONG
back bless commission countenance license okay support
WEAK
give the go-ahead give the green light give the nod go for vouch for
Antonyms
STRONGEST
deny disagree disallow disapprove invalidate oppose protest refuse reject revoke
STRONG
discourage veto
WEAK
prevent
VERB
subscribe
Synonyms
STRONGEST
underwrite
STRONG
accede acquiesce advocate approve assent autograph back bless boost consent cosign countenance ditto endorse favor ink obey okay sanction sign support take undersign
WEAK
give stamp of approval give the go-ahead go along with hold with put John Hancock on rubber-stamp signature yes
Antonyms
STRONG
condemn deny disagree disallow disapprove discourage dissent hinder hurt object oppose prevent protest refuse reject veto
VERB
support
Synonyms
STRONGEST
aid approve assist back bolster boost endorse establish help hold justify maintain promote side with uphold
STRONG
abet advance carry champion cheer comfort countenance forward foster second stay substantiate sustain verify
WEAK
agree with bear out boost morale go along with go to bat for keep up plead for pull for put forward rally round stand behind stand up for stick by stick up for take one's side take the part of throw in one's lot with throw in with
Antonyms
STRONGEST
block condemn decrease desert disapprove discourage halt hinder hurt injure invalidate obstruct oppose prevent reject stop undermine
STRONG
disprove impede
WEAK
contradict let down let go neglect refuse release
VERB
vouch
Synonyms
STRONG
affirm assert asseverate assure avert avow back certify confirm contend corroborate cosign declare guarantee maintain okay predicate profess prove sponsor substantiate support testify uphold verify vow warrant witness
WEAK
act as a witness answer for attest to be responsible for bear testimony give an affidavit put forth rubber-stamp say so sign for stand up for swear to swear up and down
Antonyms
STRONG
break condemn contradict deny desert disapprove disavow disclaim discourage discredit disprove invalidate neglect oppose refuse refute reject repudiate veto
WEAK
renounce

Example Sentences

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Few teenagers hang posters of Birkin bags in their bedrooms, but droves of them have the sight of F40s and Testarossas seared into their brains long before they can get behind the wheel.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

Australian fans will get behind their own team in huge numbers but Nielsen thinks Japan's style and personality will win them a place in locals' hearts.

From Barron's • Feb. 25, 2026

She called for Labour members to "get behind Keir Starmer", adding that she did not want to see the by-election develop into "in-fighting and talking about ourselves".

From BBC • Jan. 25, 2026

My feeling always is that if I ever get behind making something, I want as many people as possible to see it.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 8, 2026

“If I see that rascal Lomax running somewhere, I’ll grab my hat and get behind him,” Malcolm X said once, “because I know he’s onto something.”

From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey