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crusade

noun verb

a series of actions advancing a principle or tending toward a particular end

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Word length
7
Starts with
C
Ends with
E
Contains
RU
Scrabble score
10
CEFR level
C1

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noun

  1. a series of actions advancing a principle or tending toward a particular end

    “he supported populist campaigns”

verb

  1. go on a crusade; fight a holy war

verb

  1. exert oneself continuously, vigorously, or obtrusively to gain an end or engage in a crusade for a certain cause or person; be an advocate for

    “The liberal party pushed for reforms”

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he supported populist campaigns
they worked in the cause of world peace
the team was ready for a drive toward the pennant
the movement to end slavery
contributed to the war effort
The liberal party pushed for reforms
She is crusading for women's rights
The Dean is pushing for his favorite candidate

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