# championed

Pronunciation: US/UK say "CHAM-pee-uhnd" /ˈt͡ʃæmpiənd/; AUS say "CHAM-pyuhnd" /ˈt͡ʃæmpjənd/

## Verb

1. Simple past and past participle of champion. — simple past and past participle of champion
   - Simple: Simple past and past participle of champion. Use this form when someone fought for or strongly supported something earlier.
   - _He championed civil rights long before the cause became popular._
   - _The foundation has championed clean water access across the region._

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