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Definitions

compete

[kuhm-peet] / kəmˈpit /
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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"We went from being 'El Pupas - the jinxed ones', to a club that can compete against Barcelona and Real Madrid without fear," Myela says.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

Passler appealed against the suspension and was cleared to compete in the Games.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Most potential homebuyers would get relief from a single report; but all borrowers benefit from making the bureaus compete.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

The company is now positioned to compete with Novo’s oral Wegovy following its “record-breaking” launch, the firm said.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

“Plus, if I switch schools, who’s going to compete with you for valedictorian?”

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.