What is another word for give a leg up?
126 synonyms foundPronunciation:
[ ɡˈɪv ɐ lˈɛɡ ˈʌp], [ ɡˈɪv ɐ lˈɛɡ ˈʌp], [ ɡ_ˈɪ_v ɐ l_ˈɛ_ɡ ˈʌ_p]Table of Contents
Similar words for give a leg up:- assist (verb)
- back (verb)
- encourage (verb)
- support (verb)
- other synonyms
- assist
- back
- support
- other relevant words
Synonyms for Give a leg up:
v.
•assist (verb)- expedite,
- grease the wheels,
- stump,
- collaborate,
- put on the map,
- hype,
- reinforce,
- make a pitch for,
- do for,
- lend a hand,
- give a boost,
- relieve,
- ride shotgun,
- go down the line for,
- benefit,
- facilitate,
- serve,
- open doors,
- cooperate,
- sustain,
- take care of,
- puff,
- work for,
- thump,
- work with,
- stand up for,
- bail out.
- bankroll,
- sanction,
- angel,
- sponsor,
- finance,
- grubstake,
- stick up for,
- abide by,
- stand behind,
- stake,
- second,
- stick by,
- endorse,
- ally,
- subsidize,
- side with,
- underwrite.
Other synonyms:
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- abet.
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- aid.
- co-operated,
- co-operates,
- giving a boost,
- co-operate,
- takes care of,
- co-operating,
- hyped,
- grease wheels,
- facilitates,
- stood up for,
- stood for,
- working with,
- took care of.
Antonyms for Give a leg up:
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v.
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advocate
conceal, protest, hinder, halt, criticize, undermine, block, oppose, hurt, hide, attack, prevent, condemn, impugn, refuse, deny, reject, decrease, discourage, disapprove, dissuade, assail.
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back
go forward, advance.
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advocate