What is another word for intervene on behalf of?
Pronunciation: [ˌɪntəvˈiːn ˌɒn bɪhˈɑːf ɒv] (IPA) 
Some synonyms for the phrase "intervene on behalf of" include advocate, support, defend, assist, represent, uphold, champion, and back up. These words all imply the act of standing up for someone or something and taking action to positively influence a situation. To advocate means to speak or act in favor of something; to support means to sustain or uphold; to defend means to protect or justify; to assist means to aid or help; to represent means to act on behalf of; to uphold means to maintain or support strongly; to champion means to fight for or promote vigorously; and to back up means to support or reinforce. These synonyms are useful for expressing similar ideas in different contexts or styles of writing.
