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competed

 

[ kəmˈpiːtɪd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

past tense

Competed is the past tense of the verb compete. To compete means to strive against others in a contest or competition. It involves individuals or groups trying to achieve a goal that cannot be shared, typically to win a prize or recognition. Competing can occur in sports, academics, business, and various other fields. It emphasizes the effort of individuals to outperform others.

Synonyms

contended, rivaled, vied

Examples of usage

  • She competed in the 100-meter dash last week.
  • They competed for the championship title last season.
  • He competed against several other candidates for the job.
  • The teams competed fiercely in the finals.

Translations

Translations of the word "competed" in other languages:

🇵🇹 competiu

🇮🇳 प्रतियोगिता की

🇩🇪 wettbewerbte

🇮🇩 berkompetisi

🇺🇦 конкурував

🇵🇱 rywalizował

🇯🇵 競争した

🇫🇷 a concouru

🇪🇸 compitió

🇹🇷 rekabet etti

🇰🇷 경쟁했다

🇸🇦 تنافس

🇨🇿 soutěžil

🇸🇰 súťažil

🇨🇳 竞争了

🇸🇮 tekmoval

🇮🇸 keppni

🇰🇿 бәсекелестікке қатысты

🇬🇪 კონკურენციაში მონაწილეობდა

🇦🇿 mübarizə apardı

🇲🇽 compitió

Etymology

The word 'compete' originates from the Latin verb 'competere', which means 'to strive together, to be suitable or meet'. This word combines 'com-', meaning 'together', and 'petere', meaning 'to seek, to strive'. Over time, 'compete' evolved and was adopted into Middle English from Old French during the late Middle Ages. Initially, it carried the meaning of striving for something, often in the context of games and contests. The modern usage of the term encapsulates any situation where rival parties seek to outdo each other, whether it's in sports, business, or any competitive endeavor. The idea of competition has deep roots in human society, often driving innovation, excellence, and progress.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,528, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.