plump for
Third Person
plumps for
Present Participle
plumping for
Past Tense
plumped for
Past Participle
plumped for
1
to choose something or someone, often after careful consideration
transitive
- After reviewing the menu, she decided to plump for the vegetarian option.
- The hiring manager had to plump for the candidate who demonstrated the most relevant skills for the job.
- After trying out various samples, they finally plumped for the bold and vibrant paint color for the living room.
- Exploring different vacation packages, they plumped for the all-inclusive option to simplify their travel plans.
- When selecting a new phone, he decided to plump for the model with the best camera features.
2
to express support for a person or idea
transitive
- The team plumped for the idea of a team-building retreat next month.
- In the end, they plumped for the more affordable solution.
- The voters plumped for the candidate promising educational reform.
- The voters plumped for the new policy, believing it would benefit everyone.
- The board members plumped for the merger after a long discussion.