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- pronunciation:
- chaem
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- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb, adjective
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word Explorer
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noun |
| definition 1: |
one that has taken first place in a competition; winner.
They applauded the champion as he crossed the finish line.- synonyms:
- champ, number one, prizewinner, victor, winner
- similar words:
- conqueror, hero, master
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| definition 2: |
one that is acknowledged to be of high competitive ability as a result of previous shows or games.
Most bets were placed on the known champion.He was a champion as a swimmer and won several medals in the sport.- synonyms:
- champ, prizewinner
- similar words:
- laureate
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| definition 3: |
one who speaks in support of or fights for a person or cause.
Martin Luther King, Jr. was a champion of civil rights.She was an outspoken champion of the poor.- synonyms:
- advocate, backer, supporter, upholder
- similar words:
- defender, exponent, patron, sponsor
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| related words: |
ace, adherent, apostle, backer, cavalier, great, victor, warrior |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
champions, championing, championed |
| definition: |
to defend or fight for; advocate.
As a congresswoman, she championed the cause of fair labor practices.- synonyms:
- advocate, back, fight for, uphold
- antonyms:
- combat, oppose
- similar words:
- campaign for, defend, hold a brief for, support
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| related words: |
forward, protect, urge |
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| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition: |
superior to all competitors.
She's a champion athlete.- synonyms:
- prizewinning, top, unequaled
- similar words:
- first, first-class, foremost, matchless, peerless, prize, standout, superior, supreme
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| related words: |
record |
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