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Cham·pi·on    Audio Help   [cham-pee-uhn] Pronunciation Key
–noun
Gow·er [gou-er] Pronunciation Key, 1921–80, U.S. choreographer.
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cham·pi·on    Audio Help   [cham-pee-uhn] Pronunciation Key
–noun
1.a person who has defeated all opponents in a competition or series of competitions, so as to hold first place: the heavyweight boxing champion.
2.anything that takes first place in competition: the champion of a cattle show.
3.an animal that has won a certain number of points in officially recognized shows: This dog is a champion.
4.a person who fights for or defends any person or cause: a champion of the oppressed.
5.a fighter or warrior.
–verb (used with object)
6.to act as champion of; defend; support: to champion a cause.
7.Obsolete. to defy.
–adjective
8.first among all contestants or competitors.
9.Informal. first-rate.
[Origin: 1175–1225; ME < OF < LL campiōn- (s. of campiō) < WGmc *kampiōn-, equiv. to kamp- battle (< L campus field, battlefield) + -iōn- n. suffix; cf. OE cempa warrior, etc.]

—Related forms
cham·pi·on·less, adjective
cham·pi·on·like, adjective

—Synonyms 1. winner, victor. 4. defender, protector. 6. maintain, fight for, advocate.
—Antonyms 1. loser.
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Thesaurus Entries
  Roget's II: The New Thesaurus - Cite This Source
Main Entry:  excellent
Part of Speech:  adjective
Definition:  Exceptionally good of its kind.
Synonyms:  ace, banner, blue-ribbon, brag, capital, fine, first-class, first-rate, prime, quality, splendid, superb, superior, terrific, tiptop, top
Source:  Roget's II: The New Thesaurus, Third Edition
by the Editors of the American Heritage® Dictionary.
Copyright © 2003, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company.
Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

  Roget's II: The New Thesaurus - Cite This Source
Main Entry:  support
Part of Speech:  verb
Definition:  To aid the cause of by approving or favoring.
Synonyms:  advocate, back, endorse, get behind, plump for, recommend, side with, stand behind, stand by, uphold
Source:  Roget's II: The New Thesaurus, Third Edition
by the Editors of the American Heritage® Dictionary.
Copyright © 2003, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company.
Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.


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