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make a pitch for

VERB
advance
Synonyms
STRONGEST
benefit boost encourage further introduce offer push
STRONG
adduce allege ballyhoo cite foster hype plug present proffer puff serve splash spot submit suggest urge
WEAK
beat the drum for get ink for lay forward put forward put on the map set forth throw spotlight on
Antonyms
STRONGEST
block discourage dissuade halt hinder hurt prevent
STRONG
conceal hide refrain take withhold
WEAK
back down decrease hesitate recede retreat retrogress stop take back turn withdraw yield
VERB
assist
Synonyms
STRONGEST
aid back benefit boost cooperate expedite facilitate reinforce support sustain take care of
STRONG
abet collaborate further hype plug puff push relieve serve stump thump
WEAK
bail out do for give a boost give a leg up give a lift go down the line for go for go to bat for go with grease the wheels lend a hand open doors put on the map ride shotgun root for run interference for stand up for work for work with
Antonyms
STRONGEST
block check delay discourage halt handicap hinder hurt impede injure obstruct prevent stop undermine
STRONG
conceal frustrate hide
WEAK
thwart
VERB
beat the drum for
Synonyms
WEAK
build up cry up thump the tub for
VERB
lobby
Synonyms
STRONGEST
campaign for persuade politick press promote push request solicit sway urge
STRONG
advance affect alter bill billboard boost change drum further hype induce influence modify pitch plug pressure procure sell soft-soap splash spot sweet-talk thump
WEAK
bring pressure to bear build up exert influence hard sell high-pressure pull strings put pressure on sell on soft-sell solicit votes
Antonyms
STRONGEST
discourage dissuade leave alone pull repress suppress
STRONG
continue decrease halt hinder keep prevent remain stop
VERB
publicize
Synonyms
STRONGEST
advertise announce boost broadcast promulgate tout trumpet
STRONG
advance beat the drum for bill cry extol headline hype immortalize pitch plug press-agent propagandize puff push splash spot spotlight spread
WEAK
billboard build up hard sell play up put on the map skywrite soft-sell write up
Antonyms
STRONGEST
conceal hide keep secret
WEAK
secret

Example Sentences

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Several others have approached local authorities to make a pitch for councillors to endorse them.

From BBC • Sep. 14, 2025

And I must make a pitch for flea markets and tag sales, where it’s common to find entire sets of dishware, or a funky serving bowl, or some vintage linen napkins.

From Washington Times • Jun. 19, 2023

Fuentes had wanted to make a pitch for why schools should prioritize hiring a more diverse teaching staff and offering more culturally responsive teacher training.

From Washington Post • Mar. 11, 2022

The Braves could make a pitch for one of them to return to play alongside Acuña, but there likely won't be room in the budget for more than that.

From Fox News • Nov. 3, 2021

Gentry said he would like all groups working on homelessness throughout the county to be in agreement when they make a pitch for one new funding formula.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 13, 2016