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

By the time Ronald Reagan entered the White House in 1981, the right man met the right moment for the kinds of right-wing policies that wealthy Americans had long championed—including, most especially, the slashing of their tax receipts. — Literary Hub, 14 Aug. 2026

French, who was able to witness Wednesday’s eclipse from Spain while celebrating his birthday, championed the idea of booking in advance — especially for accommodations. — Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026

While the system has been championed by many police forces, privacy concerns have grown. — Kevin Collier, NBC news, 13 Aug. 2026

The bill takes its name from car enthusiast and former talk show host Jay Leno, who has championed the measure. — Sofia Williams, Sacbee.com, 13 Aug. 2026

But while the new senator has championed some of her brother's priorities, like a Russia sanctions bill the Senate approved last week, she's also attempted to chart her own path. — Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026

Encouraged by Stella and championed by Dudamel, who calls the music deeply honest, Hopkins orchestrates every bar himself, for sessions that double as a late-career meditation on mortality. — Tim Greiving, Los Angeles Times, 11 Aug. 2026

The alternative social media platform championed by the president has faced a 36% decline in monthly visitors from a year ago, The New York Times reported, citing analytics firm SimilarWeb. — Antonio Pequeño Iv, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026

The decision is likely to be challenged in court, but it has been championed by local broadcasters and FCC Chairman Brendan Carr as a necessary way to seek a more level playing field between TV stations and Big Tech. — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 7 Aug. 2026