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  2. to make an effort to achieve something that you believe in strongly: She crusaded against sex and violence on television. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Backing, supporting & defending. adopt. advocacy. affirmation. ally yourself to/with someone. argumentation. badge. bailout. bet. buoy. champion. flag-waving.

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      CRUSADE definition: 1. a long and determined attempt to...

  3. He looked into her crusading eyes and saw nothing but the determination that had brought her to him. The crusading reporter always puts himself at the moral centre of the story. And one camera-loving, crusading lawyer will bear as much responsibility as anyone. Then there is the problem of crusading rock stars.

  4. CRUSADE definition: 1. a long and determined attempt to achieve, change, or stop something because of your strong…. Learn more.

  5. 1. capitalized : any of the military expeditions undertaken by Christian powers in the 11th, 12th, and 13th centuries to win the Holy Land from the Muslims. 2. : a remedial enterprise undertaken with zeal and enthusiasm. a crusade against drunk driving.

  6. CRUSADING meaning: 1. present participle of crusade 2. to make an effort to achieve something that you believe in…. Learn more.

  7. A concerted effort or vigorous movement for a cause or against an abuse: a crusade for literacy; a crusade against drunk driving. intr.v. cru·sad·ed, cru·sad·ing, cru·sades. To engage in a crusade. [French croisade and Spanish cruzada, both ultimately from Latin crux, cruc-, cross .] cru·sad′er n.

  8. 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. “She is crusading for women's rights” synonyms: agitate, campaign, fight, press, push. advertise, advertize, promote, push. make publicity for; try to sell (a product) see more. Cite this entry. Style: MLA.

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