championed

cham·pi·on

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [cham-pee-uh n]
- /ˈtʃæm pi ən/
- /ˈtʃæm.pi.ən/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [cham-pee-uh n]
- /ˈtʃæm pi ən/

Definitions of championed word

noun championed a person who has defeated all opponents in a competition or series of competitions, so as to hold first place: the heavyweight boxing champion. 1
noun championed anything that takes first place in competition: the champion of a cattle show. 1
noun championed a person who fights for or defends any person or cause: a champion of the oppressed. 1
noun championed a fighter or warrior. 1
verb with object championed to act as champion of; defend; support: to champion a cause. 1
verb with object championed Obsolete. to defy. 1

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Origin of championed

First appearance:

before 1175

One of the 8% oldest English words

1175-1225; Middle English < Old French < Late Latin campiōn- (stem of campiō) < West Germanic *kampiōn-, equivalent to kamp- battle (< Latin campus field, battlefield) + -iōn- noun suffix; compare Old English cempa warrior, etc.

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Parts of speech for Championed

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adverb

pronoun

preposition

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determiner

exclamation

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championed popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 52% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for championed

adjective championed

backed — having a back or backing

Just one Synonym for championed

Antonyms for championed

verb championed

forsook — a simple past tense of forsake.
opposed — to act against or provide resistance to; combat.

adjective championed

lowered — to cause to descend; let or put down: to lower a flag.
worsted — that which is worst.

All 4 Antonyms of championed

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