What is "compete" in English? Definition and Explanations

Updated: 26-10-2024 by Wikilanguages.net
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What does compete mean in English? Meaning of compete definition and abbreviation with examples.

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What is "compete" in English? Definition and Explanations

Meaning of "compete": compete for something; engage in a contest; measure oneself against others

Verb

  • Meaning: compete for something; engage in a contest; measure oneself against others
  • Synonyms: compete contend vie
  • Hyponyms: emulate equal go for match play race rival run run off touch try for
  • Synonyms:

    contend, play, wrestle, clash, contest, challenge, vie, face, try, spar, battle, fight, essay, bandy, attempt, fence, emulate, rival, bid, collide, grapple, joust, oppose, struggle, tilt, tussle, encounter, strive, go for, lock horns, take on, be in the running, cope with, go after, go for broke, go for the gold, in the hunt, jockey for position, match strength, match wits, participate in, pit oneself against, run for, scramble for, seek prize, take part,

    Antonyms:

    retreat, surrender, release, aid, assist, give up, agree, make peace, forget, help, support, let go, yield,

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    compete in English: compete
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