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

Far-right President Javier Milei's sweeping austerity measures, which have pushed millions of Argentines into poverty, could put him at odds with Leo, who has long championed the poor. — Carrie Kahn, NPR, 7 Nov. 2026

An athlete himself, the Crown Prince has long championed cycling, diving, and long-distance running, but the challenge—now in its tenth year—is his most visible legacy. — Scott Campbell, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026

Billionaire co-founder of Virgin Group Richard Branson, for example, has long championed a philosophy of avoiding speaking poorly of others. — Preston Fore, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2026

Marshall, in particular, had championed legislation to strengthen the federal government’s role in promoting youth fitness and sports participation. — Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 5 Nov. 2026

The would-be rival to the PGA Tour, which was championed by major winner Phil Mickelson and run until 2025 by another former player of note, Greg Norman, was left scrambling when the Saudi Public Investment Fund pulled out last year. — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2026

Wintour had championed Galliano, known for his boundary-pushing, highly feminine designs. — News Desk, Artforum, 5 Nov. 2026

For example, Angie Nixon, a state representative in Florida, championed affordability alongside a moratorium on evictions and a universal jobs program, while James Talarico, a former schoolteacher in Texas, focused on public education. — Christine Slaughter, The Conversation, 5 Nov. 2026

Holscher said Masterson championed the cuts and cheered them on, putting his loyalty to Washington politicians ahead of the families he was elected to serve. — Kansas City Star, 23 Oct. 2026