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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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The result is a deepening crisis of trust as hyper-realistic AI fabrications compete for attention with -- and often drown out -- authentic images and videos.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 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

They identified pressure on the software sector since Anthropic launched new AI tools to compete, and noted how this places in doubt the resilience of their business models.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

Lin has since been cleared to compete in female competition by World Boxing.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

Anyone who did well enough at that meet would automatically go on to compete at the Visa National Championships in August.

From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles

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