Plump for

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verb

To choose something or someone after careful thought.

After considering all options, I decided to plump for the red dress.
Visual representation of "plump for" - To choose something or someone after careful thought.

Often appears as...

  • plump for something
  • plump for someone
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Careful Selection

Used when a decision is made after thinking carefully, not spontaneously or impulsively.

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He listened to all the pitches but plumped for the most detailed plan.
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Slight Preference

Indicates a mild or moderate preference for one option over others, rather than a strong or obvious choice.

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I wasn't sure which ice cream to get, so I just plumped for chocolate.
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Conversational Tone

Mostly used in casual or conversational contexts, and less commonly in formal writing.

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Between two job offers, she eventually plumped for the one closer to home.
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