noun / verb · neutral
campaign
/kæmˈpeɪn/cam·PAIGN
Band 5-6speakingtask2
A planned set of actions or activities intended to achieve a particular aim, often political.
Examples
“The party launched a campaign to attract younger voters.”
“They campaigned for better recycling facilities in the city.”
“A successful campaign requires clear messages and good organisation.”
Band 8 sentence
“The environmental campaign combined local workshops, media outreach and targeted petitions to persuade the council to act.”
Collocations
- launch a campaign / run a campaign
- campaign for/against
- political campaign
Word family
campaign noun / verbcampaigner noun
Common mistakes
do a campaign→run/launch a campaign
campaign about→campaign for/against
Say it for a higher band
5advertising→6protest→7+campaign
Synonyms
drive
movement
Easily confused
protest
“The campaign for better healthcare lasted several months.”
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