Synonyms for

Campaigned

Verb / kæˈmpeɪnd / Another word for campaigned — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to work in an organized way to make someone win an election or achieve a political aim

Synonyms & similar words

agitate press takethefield run crusade campaign fight push promoted lobbied canvassed advocated championed supported backed endorsed pushed urged encouraged persuaded influenced rallied mobilized organized crusaded stumped swung

Synonyms by register

Formal

advocated promoted lobbied championed

Informal

worked for pushed for rallied for fought for

Literary

strove warred agitated

Antonyms

rested idled ceased stopped halted withdrew

Common collocations

  • campaigned for office
  • campaigned tirelessly
  • campaigned against
  • campaigned for change
  • campaigned on an issue
  • campaigned successfully
  • campaigned for president

Word family

noun campaign
verb campaign
adjective campaigning

Usage note

Typically used in the context of political or social action. Can also refer to military operations or advertising efforts.

Example sentences

  1. The politician campaigned tirelessly for better healthcare for all.
  2. The volunteers campaigned door-to-door to raise awareness about recycling.
  3. The union campaigned for better pay and working conditions.
  4. The group campaigned against the construction of a new highway.
  5. The candidate campaigned on a platform of education reform.

Quotes

  • In politics, the act of campaigning is in many ways equivalent to the act of breathing. It is an inescapable part of what one must do to win.
  • A campaign is a marathon, not a sprint.
  • If you don't have a competitive advantage, don't compete.

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