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- pronunciation:
- chaem
pi
 n
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a person or animal that has taken first place in a contest or game; winner.
Everyone cheered for the champion as she finished the race.- synonyms:
- victor, winner
- similar words:
- conqueror, hero
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| definition 2: |
someone who speaks or acts in favor of a person or cause.
He was a champion of the poor.- synonyms:
- advocate, supporter, upholder
- similar words:
- defender, patron, sponsor
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| related words: |
ace, great, victor |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
champions, championing, championed |
| definition: |
to fight for or defend; act in favor of.
The senator championed higher pay for teachers.- synonyms:
- advocate, back, fight for, uphold
- antonyms:
- combat, oppose
- similar words:
- campaign for, defend, support
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| related words: |
protect, urge |
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