| Main Entry: |
lobby |
| Part of Speech: |
verb |
| Definition: |
press for political action |
Synonyms: |
advance,
affect,
alter,
bill, billboard, boost, bring pressure to bear, build up, campaign for,
change, drum, exert influence, further, hard sell, high pressure,
hype*,
induce,
influence, make a pitch for,
modify,
persuade,
pitch, plug, politick,
press,
pressure,
procure, promote, pull strings, push, put pressure on,
request,
sell, sell on, soft-sell, soft-soap,
solicit, solicit votes,
splash,
spot,
sway, sweet-talk, thump, urge
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* = informal/non-formal usage
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