Compete: meaning, definitions and examples
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compete
[ kษmหpiหt ]
in sports
To strive to outdo another for acknowledgment, a prize, supremacy, profit, or a market; to contend in a contest; to vie; to strive; to rival.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- They will compete in the final round of the competition.
- She competed against the best athletes in the world.
- The two companies constantly compete for customers.
- We are competing for the championship title.
- He competed fiercely to win the race.
in business
To strive for something that is desired by another; to seek to possess or control something desired by another.
Synonyms
contend for, seek to possess, strive for
Examples of usage
- The companies are competing for the same market share.
- They are competing to acquire the new technology.
- Our team is competing with other companies for the contract.
- She competed with her colleague for the promotion.
in sports
A contest for some prize, honor, or advantage.
Synonyms
championship, contest, race, tournament
Examples of usage
- She won first place in the swimming competition.
- The competition was fierce among the top athletes.
- Our team is training hard for the upcoming competition.
Translations
Translations of the word "compete" in other languages:
๐ต๐น competir
๐ฎ๐ณ เคชเฅเคฐเคคเคฟเคธเฅเคชเคฐเฅเคงเคพ เคเคฐเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช konkurrieren
๐ฎ๐ฉ bersaing
๐บ๐ฆ ะทะผะฐะณะฐัะธัั
๐ต๐ฑ rywalizowaฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ็ซถไบใใ (ใใใใใใใ)
๐ซ๐ท concourir
- rivaliser
- se mesurer
๐ช๐ธ competir
๐น๐ท rekabet etmek
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ฒฝ์ํ๋ค (gyeongjaenghada)
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุชูุงูุณ (yatanฤfas)
๐จ๐ฟ soutฤลพit
๐ธ๐ฐ sรบลฅaลพiลฅ
๐จ๐ณ ็ซไบ (jรฌngzhฤng)
๐ธ๐ฎ tekmovati
๐ฎ๐ธ keppa
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะถะฐัััั
๐ฌ๐ช แจแแฏแแแ แแแ (shejibreba)
๐ฆ๐ฟ rษqabษt aparmaq
๐ฒ๐ฝ competir
Etymology
The word 'compete' originated from the Latin word 'competere', which means 'to strive together'. The term was first used in English in the mid-17th century. It has since evolved to encompass various forms of rivalry and contest, both in sports and business. Competing has become an essential aspect of human nature, driving individuals and organizations to push their limits and achieve excellence.
See also: competence, competent, competing, competition, competitively, competitiveness.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #4,859, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.
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