"lobby" Synonyms

For influencing or advocating:

• Advocate: This is a general term for supporting a cause or policy.
• Campaign: This implies a more organized and sustained effort to influence decision-making.
• Pressure: This suggests applying force or influence, sometimes in a less subtle way.
• Influence: This is a broad term that can encompass various methods of persuasion.
• Promote: This suggests actively supporting and publicizing a cause or idea.
• Push for: This implies actively working to achieve something.
• Press for: Similar to "push for," but perhaps with a slightly stronger sense of urgency.
• Urge: This suggests strongly encouraging or advising someone to do something.
• Petition: This refers to formally requesting something from an authority.
• Appeal to: This suggests making a request or argument based on certain principles or values.
• Woo: This implies trying to persuade someone through charm or flattery. (Often used in a political context)

For the physical space (lobby of a building):

• Entrance hall: This is a common and neutral term.
• Reception area: This emphasizes the area where visitors are greeted.
• Foyer: This is a more elegant term for an entrance hall.
• Vestibule: This refers to a small entryway or passage between the outer and inner doors of a building.

For the act of lobbying (meeting with officials):

• Meeting with: This is a neutral and general term.
• Speaking with: Similar to "meeting with."
• Contacting: This implies reaching out to officials, whether in person, by phone, or in writing.
• Engaging with: This suggests a more active and ongoing interaction.

Which synonym is best depends on the context. For example, if you're talking about a grassroots movement trying to influence legislation, "campaign" or "advocate" might be appropriate. If you're talking about a company trying to persuade regulators, "lobby" or "pressure" might be more fitting. If you're simply referring to the entrance of a building, "entrance hall" or "reception area" would be more appropriate.

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By Jerry Ramonyai