Meaning & use
champion
To support, defend, or advocate strongly for a person, cause, or idea.
See it in a sentence
The senator has championed environmental protection throughout her career.
Local volunteers championed the new library funding campaign for years.
A note on using this word
As a verb, champion always implies public, active support rather than quiet agreement.
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Another way to use it
2. noun
A person who has won a competition or contest, or who fights for a cause on behalf of others.
She became the champion of the tournament after an undefeated season.
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