Champion

Pronunciation: /ˈtʃæmpiːən/

Champion (noun)

  1. a person or team that wins a competition or contest.
  2. someone who strongly supports or fights for a cause or idea.

Examples

  • The champion received a gold medal.
  • Every champion trains hard to succeed.

Common collocations: defending champion, world champion, reigning champion, champion of justice, champion for change

Champion (verb)

  1. to actively support or defend a person, cause, or idea.

Examples

  • They champion the rights of the underprivileged.
  • She champions new educational initiatives.

Synonyms of Champion

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Champion

  • in the context of competitions
  • in the context of adversaries