Synonyms of hold a brief for

hold a brief for

phrase

as in advocate

to promote the interests or cause of

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• advocate
• endorse
• support
• stand up for
• go in for
• back
• plump (for)
• stick up for
• go to bat for
• embrace
• plonk (for)
• plunk (for)
• champion
• help
• adopt
• indorse
• assist
• patronize
• side (with)
• aid
• second
• reinforce
• prop (up)
• save
• further
• forward
• bolster
• preach
• bail out
• rescue
• espouse
• buttress
• reenforce
• boost
• advance
• backstop
• talk up
• plug
• abet
• deliver

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• interfere
• oppose
• foil
• thwart
• sabotage
• fail
• desert
• frustrate
• baffle
• let down
• disappoint