competed

VERB

go up against in contest

Synonyms

STRONGEST

battle challenge clash contend contest face fight play spar try vie wrestle

STRONG

attempt bandy bid collide emulate encounter essay fence grapple joust oppose rival strive struggle tilt tussle

WEAK

be in the running cope with go after go for go for broke go for the gold in the hunt jockey for position lock horns match strength match wits participate in pit oneself against run for scramble for seek prize take on take part

Antonyms

STRONGEST

agree give up make peace retreat surrender

STRONG

aid assist forget help let go release support yield

Example Sentences

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competed

Over five hours, the families competed in 12 events spanning from Jenga to charades.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 12, 2026

“That’s kind of unusual for me, especially with my command, but I thought I competed well and gave our team a chance to win.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 11, 2026

When I competed in Poland someone sneezed in my face at the airport.

From BBC ● Aug. 5, 2026

“I was in New York for the Tonys, and some of the people in ‘Jellicle Ball,’ ... had competed on ‘Dance Crew.’

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 31, 2026

One hundred and two players competed in the twelve-round tournament, spread over two weeks.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady