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- pronunciation:
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- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| inflections: |
competes, competing, competed |
| definition 1: |
to contend against others to win a desired goal or achieve a desired result.
Our team will compete against four others for the championship.She felt she was always competing with her sister for her parents' attention.
- synonyms:
- contend, contest, fight, vie
- similar words:
- battle, combat, engage, grapple, jockey, jostle, joust, spar, strive, struggle, tussle, wrestle
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| definition 2: |
to take part in organized contests or games.
Do you think she will compete in the next Olympic games?
- synonyms:
- play
- similar words:
- battle, contest, grapple, joust, spar, wrestle
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| related words: |
campaign, fight, race, run |
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