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   compete

   /kəmˈpiːt/

   verb

   • 1. strive to gain or win something by defeating or establishing superiority over others: "universities are competing for applicants" Similar take partplaybe a contestantbe a competitorparticipatebe involvedget involvedengageentergo in forinformal:throw one's hat in the ringbe in the runningcontendviefightbattleclashtusslegrapplewrestlewranglejockeywage warcross swordslock hornsgo head to headstrive againststruggle againstpit oneself againstchallengetake ontry to beatinformal:pitch oneself against
   • ▪ be able to rival another or others: "no one can compete with his physical prowess" Similar rivalchallengekeep up withkeep pace withcompare withbe the equal ofmatch up tomatchbe on a par withbe in the same class asbe in the same league ascome near tocome close totouchapproachapproximateemulateinformal:hold a candle to
   • ▪ take part in a contest: "he competed in numerous track meets as a child" Similar take partplaybe a contestantbe a competitorparticipatebe involvedget involvedengageentergo in forinformal:throw one's hat in the ringbe in the running

   Word Origin early 17th century: from Latin competere, in its late sense ‘strive or contend for (something)’, from com- ‘together’ + petere ‘aim at, seek’.

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   Learn the meaning of compete as a verb in English, with synonyms, antonyms, and usage examples. Compete can mean to try to be more successful than someone or something else, or to take part in a race or competition.

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   Learn the meaning of compete, a verb that means to strive for something (such as position, profit, or a prize) with others. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related phrases of compete.

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   Compete definition: to strive to outdo another for acknowledgment, a prize, supremacy, profit, etc.; engage in a contest; vie. See examples of COMPETE used in a sentence.

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   Compete means to vie for a goal. The urge to compete is universal and human, from kids who say "Race ya!," to great athletes who manage to achieve the impossible when faced with a worthy opponent. Some people are more inclined to compete than others.

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   Learn the meaning, pronunciation and grammar of the verb compete, which means to take part in a contest or game, or to try to be more successful or better than somebody else. See examples, synonyms and related words for compete.

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   Learn the meaning of compete as a verb, with synonyms, pronunciation, and usage examples. Compete means to try to get something for yourself and stop someone else getting it, or to take part in a contest or a game.

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   Learn the meaning and usage of the verb compete, which means to strive against others for a goal or advantage. Find related terms, translations, and examples of compete in different contexts.