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English to English noun
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a series of actions advancing a principle or tending toward a particular end |  | Example: 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
source: wordnet30
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any of the more or less continuous military expeditions in the 11th to 13th centuries when Christian powers of Europe tried to recapture the Holy Land from the Muslims | | source: wordnet30
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Any one of the military expeditions undertaken by Christian powers, in the 11th, 12th, and 13th centuries, for the recovery of the Holy Land from the Mohammedans. | | source: webster1913 verb
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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 | | Example: The liberal party pushed for reforms
She is crusading for women's rights
The Dean is pushing for his favorite candidate
source: wordnet30
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go on a crusade; fight a holy war | | source: wordnet30
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To engage in a crusade; to attack in a zealous or hot-headed manner. | | source: webster1913
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