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US/pɪtʃ/
UK/pɪtʃ/

to throw a ball; to put up a tent; or to try to sell an idea or product to someone

In context

  • We pitched our tent near the lake and watched the sunset over the hills.

  • The start-up pitched its app to three investors and got funding from one.

  • In the final game, he pitched so fast that nobody could hit the ball.

Words that go with pitch

verb + noun

  • pitch a tentIt's hard to pitch a tent in strong wind.
  • pitch an ideaShe pitched an idea for a cooking show to the TV channel.
  • pitch the ballHe pitched the ball high and wide.

verb + adverb

  • pitch inEveryone pitched in to clean up after the party.

verb + preposition

  • pitch toThey will pitch to investors in Singapore next week.
  • pitch forThree agencies are pitching for the advertising contract.