championed

Definitions

To have actively supported, defended, or fought for a cause, principle, or person.

To have acted as a champion or advocate for something.

Examples

She championed the cause of environmental protection throughout her long political career.

The new policy was championed by the CEO as a way to improve employee morale and productivity.

Synonyms

advocated supported promoted defended espoused backed upheld

Antonyms

opposed criticized condemned attacked resisted challenged denounced