Compete: meaning, definitions and examples

🏆

Add to dictionary

compete

[ kəmˈpiːt ]

^{Context #1}

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

contend, rival, strive, vie

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.

^{Context #2}

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.

^{Context #3}

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:

🇵🇹 competir

🇮🇳 प्रतिस्पर्धा करना

🇩🇪 konkurrieren

🇮🇩 bersaing

🇺🇦 змагатися

🇵🇱 rywalizować

🇯🇵 競争する (きょうそうする)

🇫🇷 concourir

rivaliser
se mesurer

🇪🇸 competir

🇹🇷 rekabet etmek

🇰🇷 경쟁하다 (gyeongjaenghada)

🇸🇦 يتنافس (yatanāfas)

🇨🇿 soutěžit

🇸🇰 súťažiť

🇨🇳 竞争 (jìngzhēng)

🇸🇮 tekmovati

🇮🇸 keppa

🇰🇿 жарысу

🇬🇪 შეჯიბრება (shejibreba)

🇦🇿 rəqabət aparmaq

🇲🇽 competir

Word origin

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.