Synonyms of went to bat for

went to bat for

phrase

past tense of go to bat for

as in endorsed

to promote the interests or cause of

an advocate who goes to bat for the poor and marginalized

Synonyms & Similar Words

• endorsed
• advocated
• supported
• went in for
• stood up for
• adopted
• backed
• stuck up for
• held a brief for
• plumped (for)
• embraced
• plunked (for)
• plonked (for)
• championed
• patronized
• helped
• assisted
• sided (with)
• propped (up)
• aided
• reinforced
• espoused
• saved
• seconded
• forwarded
• preached
• bolstered
• abetted
• rescued
• buttressed
• furthered
• bailed out
• talked up
• advanced
• backstopped
• boosted
• plugged
• delivered

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• opposed
• thwarted
• frustrated
• interfered
• baffled
• failed
• disappointed
• deserted
• foiled
• let down
• sabotaged