Definitions

make a pitch for

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advance v.
assist v.
beat the drum for v.
lobby v.
publicize v.

VERB

advance

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benefit boost encourage further introduce offer push

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adduce allege ballyhoo cite foster hype plug present proffer puff serve splash spot submit suggest urge

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beat the drum for get ink for lay forward put forward put on the map set forth throw spotlight on

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block discourage dissuade halt hinder hurt prevent

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conceal hide refrain take withhold

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back down decrease hesitate recede retreat retrogress stop take back turn withdraw yield

VERB

assist

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aid back benefit boost cooperate expedite facilitate reinforce support sustain take care of

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abet collaborate further hype plug puff push relieve serve stump thump

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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

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block check delay discourage halt handicap hinder hurt impede injure obstruct prevent stop undermine

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conceal frustrate hide

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thwart

VERB

beat the drum for

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WEAK

build up cry up thump the tub for

VERB

lobby

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campaign for persuade politick press promote push request solicit sway urge

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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

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bring pressure to bear build up exert influence hard sell high-pressure pull strings put pressure on sell on soft-sell solicit votes

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discourage dissuade leave alone pull repress suppress

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continue decrease halt hinder keep prevent remain stop

VERB

publicize

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advertise announce boost broadcast promulgate tout trumpet

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advance beat the drum for bill cry extol headline hype immortalize pitch plug press-agent propagandize puff push splash spot spotlight spread

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billboard build up hard sell play up put on the map skywrite soft-sell write up

Antonyms

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conceal hide keep secret

WEAK

secret

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make a pitch for

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

It’s a handy coincidence that the federal government has billions to help if California can get on the ball and make a pitch for it.

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 10, 2022

“John did not make a pitch for a return. I suspect that will come some day.”

From Washington Post ● Jan. 13, 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

make a pitch for

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