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Synonyms for championing


Grammar : Verb
Spell : cham-pee-uhn
Phonetic Transcription : ˈtʃæm pi ən

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Définition of championing

Origin :
  • "to fight for, defend, protect," 1820 (Scott) in a literal sense, from champion (n.). Figurative use by 1830. Earlier it meant "to challenge" (c.1600). Related: Championed; championing.
  • verb advocate, support
Example sentences :
  • Isobel had never forgiven him for championing Jerry the night of the debate.
  • Extract from : « Highacres » by Jane Abbott
  • She was championing his ideas as if they had been her own cherished plans.
  • Extract from : « El Diablo » by Brayton Norton
  • He knew how I had suffered in the press for championing his cause.
  • Extract from : « Wagner as I Knew Him » by Ferdinand Christian Wilhelm Praeger
  • Youre only another victim of the morals you were championing just now.
  • Extract from : « Three Plays by Brieux » by Eugne Brieux
  • I must run downstairs and thank her for championing our cause.
  • Extract from : « Grace Harlowe's Second Year at Overton College » by Jessie Graham Flower
  • On the other side was a democratic party, championing State rights.
  • Extract from : « George Brown » by John Lewis
  • I dont see that at all, Mr. Renfield, said Mrs. Harker, at once championing me.
  • Extract from : « Dracula » by Bram Stoker
  • She may be right at that, said Jack, championing Hazels cause.
  • Extract from : « The Motor Girls at Camp Surprise » by Margaret Penrose
  • He's the man who talked Frisbie into championing the new route?
  • Extract from : « Empire Builders » by Francis Lynde
  • Mr. Smith consented, with the understanding that Mr. Donnelly should help by championing the bill.
  • Extract from : « The History of Woman Suffrage, Volume IV » by Various

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