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- pronunciation:
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pit
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
competes, competing, competed |
| definition 1: |
to try to win or get something that others are also trying to get.
The two friends competed for the starring role in the play.
- synonyms:
- contend, fight
- similar words:
- battle, combat, engage, joust, strive, struggle, wrestle
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| definition 2: |
to take part in a contest or game.
Do you think she will compete in the next Olympic games?
- similar words:
- battle, contest, joust, wrestle
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| related words: |
campaign, race, run |
adverb + (v.)compete
actively, freely
(v.)compete
+ adverb
abroad, directly, favorably, globally, head-on, internationally, openly, successfully
(v.)compete
+ noun
amateur,
arena,
attention,
cable,
championship,
competition,
contest,
dollar,
footing,
import,
like,
livestock,
marathon,
market,
marketplace,
mate,
medal,
merit,
pageant,
prize,
rival,
rodeo,
scholarship,
single,
slot,
southwest,
sport,
starting,
tournament
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