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

Acquiring Globalstar would likely help Amazon’s efforts to build out Amazon Leo, a program meant to compete with Starlink to provide high-speed, satellite-based internet access.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 2, 2026

The revenue-sharing model has been successful and gives all NFL teams a chance to compete on a relatively even playing field.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

As long as I can remember, I’ve devoured stories of gymnasts who travel and compete internationally as part of the USA women’s national team.

From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles

compete

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