Synonyms of went in for

went in for

phrase

past tense of go in for

1

as in endorsed

to promote the interests or cause of

He always goes in for the underdog.

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

2

as in preferred

to show partiality toward

I don't usually go in for that type of ideology.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• preferred
• liked
• enjoyed
• favored
• leaned (toward or towards)
• chose
• wanted
• cared (for)
• was partial to
• picked
• wished (for)
• selected
• tended (to)
• delighted (in)
• grooved (on)
• singled (out)
• inclined (toward)
• fancied
• reveled (in)
• relished
• revelled (in)
• desired
• dug
• cottoned (to)
• adored
• appreciated
• named
• took
• culled
• hankered (for or after)
• biased
• admired
• prejudiced
• craved
• coveted
• valued
• handpicked
• cherished
• treasured
• biassed
• prized

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• disliked
• hated
• turned down
• refused
• disfavored
• detested
• loathed
• rejected
• abhorred
• declined
• threw away
• discarded
• misliked
• threw out
• abominated
• jettisoned