plump for

verb

plumped for; plumping for; plumps for
Synonyms of plump fornext
informal
1
US : to express support for (someone or something)
The President plumped for the incumbent candidate in the election.
2
British : to choose (someone or something) after thinking carefully
I finally plumped for the blue dress.

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The suite with its own roof terrace is the one to plump for here. — Anastasia Miari, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Mar. 2024 Mullin, however, plumped for north Wales and a chance to be closer to his family on Merseyside. — Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 26 June 2026 The rider can use a companion mobile app for control and data over Bluetooth, or plump for the optional wireless display. — New Atlas, 20 Aug. 2025

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“Plump for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/plump%20for. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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