Synonyms: safari, campaign, hunting expedition
Definition: an overland journey by hunters (especially in Africa)
Similar words: expedition
Definition: a journey organized for a particular purpose
Synonyms: movement, campaign, cause, crusade, drive, effort
Definition: a series of actions advancing a principle or tending toward a particular end
Usage: 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
Similar words: venture
Definition: any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome
Synonyms: campaign, military campaign
Definition: several related operations aimed at achieving a particular goal (usually within geographical and temporal constraints)
Similar words: military operation, operation
Definition: activity by a military or naval force (as a maneuver or campaign)
Usage: it was a joint operation of the navy and air force
Synonyms: political campaign, campaign, run
Definition: a race between candidates for elective office
Usage: I managed his campaign for governor; he is raising money for a Senate run
Definition: run, stand, or compete for an office or a position
Usage: Who's running for treasurer this year?
Definition: compete in a race
Usage: he is running the Marathon this year; let's race and see who gets there first
Synonyms: crusade, press, push, fight, campaign, agitate
Definition: 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
Usage: The liberal party pushed for reforms; She is crusading for women's rights; The Dean is pushing for his favorite candidate
Similar words: push, promote, advertise, advertize
Definition: make publicity for; try to sell (a product)
Usage: The salesman is aggressively pushing the new computer model; The company is heavily advertizing their new laptops