make a case for
Present supporting arguments
To make a case for something is to present arguments or evidence supporting it: She made a compelling case for expanding the program.
The phrase implies assembling reasons to persuade others, as a lawyer builds a case in court.
You can make a case for an idea, a person, or a course of action—essentially anything requiring justification or advocacy.
Verbally oppose another's view
- assertDeclare confidently true
- contendStruggle in opposition
- reasonBasis or justification
- evidenceFacts supporting truth
testimony · rebuttal · objection · proof · grounds · rationale · justification · logic
argue
Verbally oppose another's view
evidence · testimony · rebuttal · objection · proof · grounds · rationale · justification · logic · premise
advocate
Public cause supporter
uphold · endorse · back · lobby · stand up for · plead · promote · espouse · vouch for · fight for
convince
Cause to believe
win over · appeal · rhetoric · eloquence · sell · coax · bring around · talk into · prevail upon · pitch
- speaking for othersadvocate, represent, spokesperson, mouthpiece, voice