Hyphenation for “champion”
Showing how to split the syllables of “champion”.
What is the correct hyphenation for “champion”? The purpose of hyphenation is to separate a word such as "champion" because otherwise it would be too long and would no longer fit on one line. This separation not only saves space it improves the visually flow of the text. This word separation exists in most languages. In English, the word separation of “champion” is based on the speech syllables. The separating syllable in linguistics is therefore the smallest group of sounds in the natural flow of speech.
As a separator, the classic hyphen is usually used: „champion“ ⟶
„cham-pi-on“.
Hyphens are occasionally used to denote syllabification, as in syl-la-bi-fi-ca-tion. Various British and North American dictionaries use an interpunct, sometimes called a "middle dot" or "hyphenation point", for this purpose, as in syl·la·bi·fi·ca·tion. This allows the hyphen to be reserved only for places where a hard hyphen is intended (for example, self-con·scious, un·self-con·scious, long-stand·ing). Similarly, hyphens may be used to indicate how a word is being or should be spelled. For example, W-O-R-D spells "word".
Definitions of "champion"
champion >> /ˈtʃæmpiən/
Definition: [transitive verb] Support the cause of; defend.
Example: priests who championed human rights
Synonyms of "champion"
advocate
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promote
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plead for
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hold a torch for
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defend
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protect
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uphold
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support
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back
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espouse
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ally oneself with
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stand behind
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stand up for
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take someone's part
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campaign for
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lobby for
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fight for
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battle for
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crusade for
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take up the cudgels for
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Definition: [noun] A person who has defeated or surpassed all rivals in a competition, especially in sports.
Example: a champion hurdler
Synonyms of "champion"
winner
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title-holder
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defending champion
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gold medallist
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Definition: [noun] A person who fights or argues for a cause or on behalf of someone else.
Example: a champion of women's rights
Synonyms of "champion"
advocate
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proponent
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promoter
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proposer
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supporter
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standard-bearer
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torchbearer
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flagbearer
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defender
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protector
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upholder
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backer
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exponent
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patron
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sponsor
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prime mover
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