Definitions

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

STRONGEST

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

STRONGEST

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

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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"When they get behind a show, they really get behind it," Spence says.

From BBC • Jul. 4, 2026

The Austrians tried to get behind the Spanish defense, but their attacking creativity was limited and they never managed to turn their promising opportunities into goals.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 2, 2026

The fights were still good, even if White’s matchups started prioritizing personality conflicts over actual talent, and the theatrics had a trashy sort of appeal I could get behind.

From Slate • Jun. 14, 2026

"When you are playing well the crowd get behind you. This is an intimidating stadium when the majority of the crowd are for you, that's for sure."

From BBC • Jun. 13, 2026

I slid over to the counter and started to get behind it.

From "145th Street: Short Stories" by Walter Dean Myers

get behind

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