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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Unlike the pod-shop strategy of firms like Citadel, where many different teams compete against each other, Arini’s funds all communicate and draw on views from the same 20 industry analysts.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

"For buyers, sellers, tenants and landlords there will be higher fees, less choice of agents if smaller ones can't compete," she said.

From BBC • 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

The Neo was met with widespread enthusiasm and is expected to compete fiercely with Windows laptops and Chromebooks.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

“And some bread? It won’t compete with Perilee’s, but it won’t kill you.”

From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson

compete

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