Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
plump for
phrasal verb
/plʌmp fɔr/
Definition
To choose or express a strong preference for something or someone.
Examples
- After much deliberation, I decided to plump for the red dress rather than the blue one.
- When it came to the final decision, she chose to plump for the more innovative project proposal.
- The committee plumped for the candidate with the most experience in the field.
Meaning
The phrase ‘plump for’ is used when someone decides to support or select a particular option, often after some consideration.
Synonyms
- opt for
- choose
- select
- favor
- prefer
