Combated: meaning, definitions and examples
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combated
[ kəmˈbætɪd ]
fighting against
The term 'combated' is the past tense of the verb 'combat'. It refers to the act of fighting or engaging in conflict against an opponent or an issue. It can be used in various contexts, including military confrontations, personal struggles, or efforts to counteract problems such as disease or crime. When individuals or groups combat a challenge, they actively seek to overcome it through various means, which can include strategic planning, physical efforts, or persuasive communication.
Synonyms
contested, countered, fought, opposed.
Examples of usage
- The team combated the rising costs.
- She combated her fears through therapy.
- They combated against injustice in their community.
Translations
Translations of the word "combated" in other languages:
🇵🇹 combatido
🇮🇳 लड़ा गया
🇩🇪 bekämpft
🇮🇩 diperangi
🇺🇦 поборював
🇵🇱 zwalczony
🇯🇵 戦った
🇫🇷 combattu
🇪🇸 combatido
🇹🇷 mücadele edildi
🇰🇷 전투한
🇸🇦 تم القتال
🇨🇿 bojoval
🇸🇰 bojoval
🇨🇳 战斗过的
🇸🇮 boril
🇮🇸 barðist
🇰🇿 күрескен
🇬🇪 ბრძოლობდა
🇦🇿 mübarizə aparılmış
🇲🇽 combatido
Etymology
The word 'combat' traces its origins back to the Latin term 'pugnare', meaning 'to fight', which evolved into the Italian 'combattere'. The prefix 'com-' means 'with' or 'together', and the root 'battre' means 'to beat'. In Middle English, 'combate' entered usage to describe a fight or struggle, specifically focusing on the aspect of conflict between adversaries. Over time, the term has expanded from strictly physical confrontations to include metaphorical battles against social issues, diseases, and personal challenges. Its usage in both military and civilian contexts illustrates the broad applicability of the concept of combative struggles.
Word Frequency Rank
Positioned at #24,630, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.
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