Synonyms of held a brief for

held a brief for

phrase

past tense of hold a brief for

as in endorsed

to promote the interests or cause of

They are staunchly independent and don't hold a brief for any political party.

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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