compete in English dictionary

  • compete

    Meanings and definitions of "compete"

    • To contend emulously; to seek or strive for the same thing, position, or reward for which another is striving; to contend in rivalry, as for a prize or in business; as, tradesmen compete with one another.
    • verb
      To contend emulously; to seek or strive for the same thing, position, or reward for which another is striving; to contend in rivalry, as for a prize or in business; as, tradesmen compete with one another.
    • to contend
    • Attack as false or wrong.
    • To strive against another or others to attain a goal, such as an advantage or a victory.
    • verb
      compete for something; engage in a contest; measure oneself against others

    Synonyms of "compete" in English dictionary

    contend, vie, vie are the top synonyms of "compete" in the English thesaurus.

    Grammar and declension of compete

    • compete, competed, competed; he competes; be competing
    • compete ( third-person singular simple present competes, present participle competing, simple past and past participle competed)
    • compete (third-person singular simple present competes, present participle competing, simple past and past participle competed)
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