All make a pitch for synonyms

verb make a pitch for

• cry — When you cry, tears come from your eyes, usually because you are unhappy or hurt.
• immortalize — to bestow unending fame upon; perpetuate.
• headline — a heading in a newspaper for any written material, sometimes for an illustration, to indicate subject matter, set in larger type than that of the copy and containing one or more words and lines and often several banks.
• spread — to draw, stretch, or open out, especially over a flat surface, as something rolled or folded (often followed by out).
• propagandize — to propagate or publicize (principles, dogma, etc.) by means of propaganda.
• spotlight — a strong, focused light thrown upon a particular spot, as on a small area of a stage or in a television studio, for making some object, person, or group especially conspicuous.
• plug — an apparatus for splitting stone, consisting of two tapered bars (feathers) inserted into a hole drilled into the stone, between which a narrow wedge (plug) is hammered to spread them.
• urge — to push or force along; impel with force or vigor: to urge the cause along.
• splash — to wet or soil by dashing masses or particles of water, mud, or the like; spatter: Don't splash her dress!
• ballyhoo — You can use ballyhoo to refer to great excitement or anger about something, especially when you disapprove of it because you think it is unnecessary or exaggerated.
• suggest — to mention or introduce (an idea, proposition, plan, etc.) for consideration or possible action: The architect suggested that the building be restored.
• serve — to act as a servant.
• submit — to give over or yield to the power or authority of another (often used reflexively).
• adduce — If you adduce something such as a fact or reason, you mention it in order to support an argument.
• foster — to promote the growth or development of; further; encourage: to foster new ideas.
• proffer — to put before a person for acceptance; offer.
• hype — to stimulate, excite, or agitate (usually followed by up): She was hyped up at the thought of owning her own car.
• puff — a short, quick blast, as of wind or breath.
• allege — If you allege that something bad is true, you say it but do not prove it.
• spot — a rounded mark or stain made by foreign matter, as mud, blood, paint, ink, etc.; a blot or speck.
• cite — If you cite something, you quote it or mention it, especially as an example or proof of what you are saying.
• present — being, existing, or occurring at this time or now; current: increasing respect for the present ruler of the small country.
• put on the map — a representation, usually on a flat surface, as of the features of an area of the earth or a portion of the heavens, showing them in their respective forms, sizes, and relationships according to some convention of representation: a map of Canada.
• set forth — to put (something or someone) in a particular place: to set a vase on a table.
• bail out — If you bail someone out, you help them out of a difficult situation, often by giving them money.
• do for — Informal. a burst of frenzied activity; action; commotion.
• go for — to move or proceed, especially to or from something: They're going by bus.
• go to bat for — Sports. the wooden club used in certain games, as baseball and cricket, to strike the ball. a racket, especially one used in badminton or table tennis. a whip used by a jockey. the act of using a club or racket in a game. the right or turn to use a club or racket.
• ride shotgun — a smoothbore gun for firing small shots to kill birds and small quadrupeds, though often used with buckshot to kill larger animals.
• give a leg up — to help to mount
• go with — to move or proceed, especially to or from something: They're going by bus.
• grease the wheels — (Idiomatic) To create conditions likely to produce or hasten favorable future developments.
• lend a hand — the terminal, prehensile part of the upper limb in humans and other primates, consisting of the wrist, metacarpal area, fingers, and thumb.
• open doors — the policy of admitting people of all nationalities or ethnic groups to a country upon equal terms, as for immigration.
• root for — to encourage a team or contestant by cheering or applauding enthusiastically. Synonyms: cheer, cheer on, shout for, applaud, clap, boost, support.
• stand up for — (of a person) to be in an upright position on the feet.
• build up — If you build up something or if it builds up, it gradually becomes bigger, for example because more is added to it.
• pull strings — a slender cord or thick thread used for binding or tying; line.
• soft-sell — to promote (a product, service, etc.) using indirect or gentle persuasion: an advertising campaign to soft-sell a new perfume.
• play up — a dramatic composition or piece; drama.
• skywrite — to engage in skywriting.
• write up — a written description or account, as in a newspaper or magazine: The play got a terrible write-up.
• cry up — to praise highly; extol
• beat the drum for — to attempt to arouse interest in
• put forward — to move or place (anything) so as to get it into or out of a specific location or position: to put a book on the shelf.