Championing: meaning, definitions and examples

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championing

 

[ หˆtสƒรฆmpiษ™nษชล‹ ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

supporting

To champion means to support or promote a cause, idea, or person. It involves advocating for someone or something and working towards their success.

Synonyms

advocate, endorse, promote, support.

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Word Description / Examples
championing

Used when passionately defending or fighting for a cause, often over an extended period.

  • She has been championing women's rights for over a decade
  • He is championing the campaign to save the rainforest
support

Used for showing practical or emotional help or backing for a person, idea, cause, or policy.

  • He supports his family in every decision they make
  • She always supports her colleagues when they propose new ideas
advocate

Used when publicly recommending or supporting a particular policy, cause, or idea, typically in a professional or formal setting.

  • She advocates for better healthcare policies
  • He is a well-known advocate for education reform
promote

Used when encouraging the growth or development of something, often for commercial purposes.

  • The company promoted its new product with a big advertising campaign
  • She promotes local artists through her gallery
endorse

Used when officially supporting or approving something, often related to products, candidates, or policies.

  • The senator endorsed the new health bill
  • Several celebrities endorsed the charity event

Examples of usage

  • Sarah has been championing equal pay for women in the workplace.
  • The organization champions environmental sustainability.
  • He has been championing the rights of refugees for years.
Context #2 | Noun

advocacy

A championing is the act of supporting or promoting a cause, idea, or person. It can refer to the advocacy and active support of a particular issue or belief.

Synonyms

advocacy, endorsement, promotion, support.

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championing

Championing is used when someone is actively and passionately fighting for a cause or defending a particular issue, often with a sense of strong leadership.

  • She is championing the rights of underprivileged children in her community.
  • His efforts in championing environmental sustainability have been commendable.
advocacy

Advocacy is appropriate when referring to activities or processes aimed at influencing decisions within political, economic, and social systems and institutions.

  • Their advocacy for healthcare reform has gained significant support.
  • The organization is known for its advocacy in education rights.
promotion

Promotion is used when someone is actively encouraging or publicizing the growth or success of a cause, product, or activity, often in a commercial context.

  • The promotion of the charity event included TV ads and social media campaigns.
  • She works in the marketing department focusing on the promotion of new products.
support

Support is a more general term used for backing or helping a person, organization, or cause, without necessarily implying a leading role or active advocacy.

  • He showed his support by donating to the fundraiser.
  • The communityโ€™s support was crucial for the success of the project.
endorsement

Endorsement is suitable when referring to the act of publicly declaring support or approval of someone or something, often used in marketing, politics, or recommendations.

  • The celebrity's endorsement of the new product boosted its sales dramatically.
  • His endorsement of the political candidate was featured on every major news network.

Examples of usage

  • The championing of human rights is essential for a just society.
  • Her championing of education reform has made a significant impact.
  • The organization's championing of social justice issues is commendable.

Translations

Translations of the word "championing" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น defender

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคฎเคฐเฅเคฅเคจ เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช verteidigen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mendukung

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒั–ะดัั‚ะพัŽะฒะฐะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ bronienie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ“่ญทใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dรฉfendre

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ defender

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท savunma

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์˜นํ˜ธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุฏูุงุน

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ obhajovรกnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ obhajovanie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ”ฏๆŒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zagovarjanje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ verja

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะพั€า“ะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒชแƒ•แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mรผdafiษ™ etmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ defender

Etymology

The word 'championing' originates from the Middle English word 'champion', which referred to a warrior or fighter who participates in combat on behalf of another. Over time, the meaning evolved to include the idea of supporting or advocating for a cause or person. The term 'championing' gained popularity in the 19th century as a way to describe actively promoting or defending a particular belief or position.

See also: champions, championship.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #26,675, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.