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champion
1[ cham-pee-uhn ]
noun
- a person who has defeated all opponents in a competition or series of competitions, so as to hold first place:
the heavyweight boxing champion.
Synonyms: ,
Antonyms:
- anything that takes first place in competition:
the champion of a cattle show.
- an animal that has won a certain number of points in officially recognized shows:
This dog is a champion.
- a person who fights for or defends any person or cause:
a champion of the oppressed.
Synonyms: ,
- a fighter or warrior.
verb (used with object)
- to act as champion of; defend; support:
to champion a cause.
Synonyms: ,
- Obsolete. to defy.
adjective
- first among all contestants or competitors.
- Informal. first-rate.
Champion
2[ cham-pee-uhn ]
noun
- ҴǷ· [gou, -er], 1921–80, U.S. choreographer.
champion
/ ˈʃæɪə /
noun
- a person who has defeated all others in a competition
a chess champion
- ( as modifier )
a champion team
- a plant or animal that wins first place in a show, etc
- ( as modifier )
a champion marrow
- a person who defends a person or cause
champion of the underprivileged
- (formerly) a warrior or knight who did battle for another, esp a king or queen, to defend their rights or honour
adjective
- dialect.first rate; excellent
adverb
- dialect.very well; excellently
verb
- to support; defend
we champion the cause of liberty
Other Word Forms
- p·Dz· adjective
- p·Dz· adjective
- ԴDz·p·Dz noun
- ·p·DzԱ adjective
- ܲ·p·DzԱ adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of champion1
Word History and Origins
Origin of champion1
Example Sentences
If he never becomes a world champion, is it a case of unfulfilled potential?
Despite the thrill of his 147 break, the 39-year-old still faced a huge battle to keep his hopes of becoming world champion this year alive.
It is where he dashed out into the arena to celebrate when Steve Davis, who he managed for many years, won his first world title in 1981, almost knocking the champion off his feet.
"He couldn't take no more after eight rounds, he was meant to be doing 10 rounds," added the 61-year-old former two-weight world champion.
Swiatek, who is the reigning Madrid champion and has a host of ranking points to defend over the European clay swing, looked in serious trouble.
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