1. (noun) the status of being a champion

• title

2. (noun) the act of providing approval and support

• backing
• backup
• patronage

1. (noun) the status of being a champion

• high status

2. (noun) a competition at which a champion is chosen

• competition
• contest

3. (noun) the act of providing approval and support

• approval
• approving
• blessing

1. (noun) the status of being a champion

• triple crown
• triple crown

1. (noun) the act of providing approval and support

• back
• back
• endorse
• indorse
• plump for
• plunk for
• support
• back
• endorse
• indorse
• second
• back up
• support