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Textual thesaurus for "campaign"

(noun) safari, hunting expedition

an overland journey by hunters (especially in Africa)


(noun) movement, 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


(noun) military campaign

several related operations aimed at achieving a particular goal (usually within geographical and temporal constraints)


(noun) political campaign, run

a race between candidates for elective office

I managed his campaign for governor; he is raising money for a Senate run


(verb) take the field

go on a campaign; go off to war


(verb) run

run, stand, or compete for an office or a position

Who's running for treasurer this year?


(verb) crusade, press, push, fight, 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