crusade
Definition
- n. 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
- v. 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
- v. go on a crusade; fight a holy war
Word forms
- Present participle
- crusading
- Past tense
- crusaded
- Past participle
- crusaded
- Third person singular
- crusades
Example sentences
n.
The crusade for women's rights has gained much support over the years.
vi.
He decided to crusade against climate change by organizing local clean-up events.