Definitions

put in a good word

VERB

defend

Synonyms

STRONGEST

advocate argue assert back champion endorse explain guarantee justify maintain stand by support uphold

STRONG

aid befriend espouse exculpate exonerate plead rationalize recommend second stonewall sustain vindicate warrant

WEAK

apologize for back up bear one out come to defense of cover for go to bat for prove a case ride shotgun for say in defense speak up for stand up for stick up for thump for

Antonyms

STRONGEST

oppose protest reject

STRONG

accuse blame condemn

WEAK

abandon attack deny forsake relinquish renounce

VERB

recommend

Synonyms

STRONGEST

advocate back confirm endorse favor justify praise prescribe propose suggest uphold urge

STRONG

acclaim advance applaud celebrate commend compliment counsel enjoin esteem eulogize exalt exhort extol glorify laud magnify plug prize sanction second steer value

WEAK

be all for be satisfied with front for go on record for hold up put forward put on to speak highly of speak well of stand by think highly of vouch for

Antonyms

STRONGEST

censure condemn deny discourage dissuade oppose protest reject

STRONG

blame castigate criticize debase decrease denounce disapprove dislike disregard hate humiliate insult mock refuse

VERB

swear by

Synonyms

WEAK

advocate back bank on be satisfied with believe in compliment depend on it endorse go on the record for have faith in plug praise speak highly of speak well of stand by suggest think highly of vouch for

Example Sentences

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In the email exchange, Albus put in a good word for a St. Louis lawyer who was a finalist for an appellate court judgeship, and Blunt ultimately selected that candidate.

From Salon • Feb. 18, 2026

The moms who ask whether a friend-of-a-friend should put in a good word.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 8, 2025

Uncle Buddy had connections with the Reds and put in a good word for his nephew.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 30, 2024

They’re not generally headed to nationals … or hoping that Conal will put in a good word for them.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 22, 2023

They want to know if there are any other good jobs going in the coal yards and would I put in a good word for them.

From "Angela's Ashes: A Memoir" by Frank McCourt

put in a good word

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