lobby

[lob-ee] / ˈlɒb i /

NOUN

entrance hall

Synonyms

STRONGEST

corridor doorway foyer hall hallway porch vestibule waiting room

STRONG

antechamber gateway passage passageway

VERB

press for political action

Synonyms

STRONGEST

campaign for persuade politick press promote push request solicit sway urge

STRONG

advance affect alter bill billboard boost change drum further hype induce influence modify pitch plug pressure procure sell soft-soap splash spot sweet-talk thump

WEAK

bring pressure to bear build up exert influence hard sell high-pressure make a pitch for pull strings put pressure on sell on soft-sell solicit votes

Antonyms

STRONGEST

discourage dissuade leave alone pull repress suppress

STRONG

continue decrease halt hinder keep prevent remain stop

Example Sentences

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The prime minister has already tasked his team with working up changes to strengthen the appointments process, including tightening up vetting and lobbying rules, with some options for reform under consideration.

From BBC

As the trailer spread far and wide, international fans of the series lobbied for other streaming networks to pick it up.

From BBC

A government minister employed a PR and lobbying firm to investigate journalists' sources before he entered Parliament.

From BBC

A recent press release External link from the American Gaming Association, a legacy gambling industry lobbying group, said “prediction markets are confusing consumers by promoting sports betting as an investment rather than entertainment.”

From Barron's

Amazon lobbied on the tax bill and was involved in pushing for the changes to the research deduction.

From The Wall Street Journal

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