campaign for

phrase

1

: to lead or take part in a campaign to support (someone or something) or to achieve (something)

I campaigned for her when she ran for governor.

a time when women were campaigning for the right to vote

2

: to try to be elected to the position of (an elected official, such as president, mayor, governor, etc.)

He campaigned for president.

Examples of campaign for in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

This Congress is heading for the hills to go back and campaign for reelection. — Garrett Downs, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2026

Trump plans to campaign for Republican candidates across the country ahead of November elections, as both parties begin making their case to voters. — Brittney Melton, NPR, 14 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for campaign for

• albacore
• alongshore
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• dinosaur
• evermore
• furthermore
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• herbivore
• heretofore