champion

🇺🇸 /ˈtʃæmpiən/ 🇬🇧 /ˈtʃæmpiən/
Frequency
Difficulty
Tags TOP3000Oxford3000CEFR-B1
noun
B1

a winner of a contest or competition

She became the champion after winning the final match.

R

someone who supports or fights for a cause

He is a champion for children's education rights.

verb
R

to support or fight for something

We must champion equal opportunities for everyone.

translation

n. a winner of a contest or competition; someone who supports or fights for a cause
v. to support or fight for something

Word Forms

Plural champions
Progressive championing
Past championed
Perfect championed
3rd Present champions