“champion”

Definitions

• adjective

  holding first place in a contest

  Synonyms: prizewinning, maecenas, abettor, ace, admirer, advocate, aficionado, alternate, angel, answer, apologete, apologist

  • Example:“a champion show dog”
  • Example:“a prizewinning wine”

• noun

  someone who has won first place in a competition

  Synonyms: champ

• noun

  someone who fights for a cause

  Synonyms: fighter, hero, paladin

• noun

  a person who backs a politician or a team etc.

  Synonyms: supporter, protagonist, admirer, booster, friend

  • Example:“All their supporters came out for the game.”
  • Example:“They are friends of the library.”

• noun

  someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field

  Synonyms: ace, adept, sensation, maven, mavin, virtuoso, genius, hotshot, star, superstar

• verb

  protect or fight for as a champion

  Synonyms: defend