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Est. 1828
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Synonyms of campaigns (for)

  • as in works (for)
  • as in works (for)
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campaigns (for)

verb

Definition of campaigns (for)next
present tense third-person singular of campaign (for)
as in works (for)

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
  • works (for)
  • agitates (for)
  • aids
  • advertises
  • assists
  • plugs
  • stakes
  • advocates
  • funds
  • finances
  • boosts
  • publicizes
  • subsidizes
  • indorses
  • endorses
  • underwrites
  • abets
  • touts
  • endows
  • champions
  • backs
  • furthers
  • encourages
  • upholds
  • forwards
  • fosters
  • supports
  • promotes
  • patronizes
  • nourishes
  • advances
  • nurtures
  • cultivates
  • nurses
  • incubates

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • contends (with)
  • prevents
  • inhibits
  • prohibits
  • hinders
  • forbids
  • discourages
  • frustrates
  • bars
  • counters
  • opposes
  • proscribes
  • bans
  • outlaws
  • enjoins
  • fights
  • interferes (with)
  • battles
  • combats
  • arrests
  • checks
  • suppresses
  • interdicts
  • represses
  • stifles
  • squashes
  • retards
  • subdues
  • halts
  • impedes
  • obstructs
  • encumbers
  • snuffs (out)
  • hobbles
  • squelches
  • fetters
  • shackles
  • manacles

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“Campaigns (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/campaigns%20%28for%29. Accessed 19 May. 2025.

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