Synonyms of championed

championed

verb

past tense of champion

as in advocated

to promote the interests or cause of

he has always championed the protection of abused animals

Synonyms & Similar Words

• advocated
• endorsed
• supported
• embraced
• adopted
• backed
• patronized
• helped
• assisted
• aided
• went in for
• espoused
• plumped (for)
• reinforced
• plonked (for)
• plunked (for)
• held a brief for
• stuck up for
• went to bat for
• stood up for
• bolstered
• preached
• abetted
• saved
• furthered
• seconded
• buttressed
• rescued
• forwarded
• propped (up)
• sided (with)
• boosted
• advanced
• backstopped
• plugged
• bailed out
• delivered
• talked up

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• opposed
• interfered
• thwarted
• frustrated
• baffled
• failed
• disappointed
• sabotaged
• foiled
• deserted
• let down

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of championed

Salazar has been a vocal advocate for immigrant communities and an outspoken critic of mass deportations, having championed a controversial immigration reform bill this Congress. — Hailey Bullis, The Washington Examiner, 19 Sep. 2026

The proposal is a priority for Vance, who has championed policies to pay parents instead of child-care centers for years. — Annie Lowrey, The Atlantic, 17 Sep. 2026

The Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the final resting place of Saint Francis, who founded the Franciscan Order and continually championed peace, fraternity, and care of the natural world. — Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 16 Sep. 2026

Our chicest bibliophile, Sarah Jessica Parker, championed this project from its Sundance debut all the way to the strip. — Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 16 Sep. 2026

In 2026, the fair is honoring Helen Storrow, the philanthropist and preservationist who helped shape its home cooking programs and championed simple, farm-to-table recipes. — Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Sep. 2026

Two years ago, quantum technology and AI came up in separate meetings, on separate slides, championed by different people in the room. — Dax Grant, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026

Adding to that challenge is the fact many of the beer bars that championed them for so long have shuttered over the past decade. — Brandon Hernandez, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Sep. 2026

Historically, Democrats have championed social issues — things like healthcare for all, paid maternity leave, free childcare, reproductive freedom, gun control, climate change, and equality and inclusion. — Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Sep. 2026