Champion
easyPositive toneCHAM-pee-un
verb
Definition
To vigorously support or defend the cause of
Memory hook
CHAMPION: A champion fights FOR a cause -- actively supporting and defending it.
Word roots
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Examples
“She championed the rights of workers throughout her career.”
“The senator championed environmental protection laws.”
Test yourself
Fill in the blank with the right word:
“She ______ the rights of workers throughout her career.”
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championed
Categories
GRE Tip
Champion is a easy-difficulty GRE word. On the GRE, you might see it paired with synonyms like "advocate" or "support" in Sentence Equivalence questions. Look for contrast clues (however, despite, although) that signal the opposite meaning. Words like "oppose".
Related GRE Words
advocate
To publicly recommend or support a particular cause or policy
endorse
To declare one's public approval or support of
buttress
To provide support or reinforcement for something
reinforce
To strengthen or support, especially with additional material or resources
tout
To advertise or promote enthusiastically
bolster
To support or strengthen; to prop up
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