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(noun) movement, campaign, cause, crusade, drive, effort
a series of actions advancing a principle or tending toward a particular end
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
(verb) crusade
go on a crusade; fight a holy war
(verb) crusade, press, push, fight, campaign, agitate
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; She is crusading for women's rights; The Dean is pushing for his favorite candidate