plump for

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Definitions of plump for words

verb without object plump for to drop or fall heavily or suddenly; come down abruptly or with direct impact. 1
verb without object plump for Chiefly British. to vote exclusively for one candidate in an election, instead of distributing or splitting one's votes among a number. 1
verb with object plump for to drop or throw heavily or suddenly (often followed by down): He plumped himself down and fell asleep. 1
verb with object plump for to utter or say bluntly (often followed by out): She plumps out the truth at the oddest times. 1
verb with object plump for to praise or extol: road signs plumping the delights of a new candy bar. 1
noun plump for a heavy or sudden fall. 1

before 1300

One of the 15% oldest English words

1300-50; Middle English plumpen (v.), cognate with Dutch plompen; probably imitative

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exclamation

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 84% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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advocate — If you advocate a particular action or plan, you recommend it publicly.
brace up — to call forth one's courage, resolution, etc., as after defeat or disappointment
give a leg up — to help to mount
go with — to move or proceed, especially to or from something: They're going by bus.
hold with — to have or keep in the hand; keep fast; grasp: She held the purse in her right hand. He held the child's hand in his.