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What does "fight for" mean?

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Rebecca

To "fight for" something means to endeavor, struggle, or campaign determinedly for something. It is often used to describe a struggle or effort for something that is difficult to obtain, such as justice. Synonyms include "advocate," "protect," "defend," "promote," and "champion." In this video, the speaker has used it to signify that the person he is speaking about is advocating (or fighting) for "meaning." You can also use "fight against" to describe a struggle against something. Ex: My friend is an animal lover. She fights for animal rights. Ex: Recent global movements are promoting the fight against racism.

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