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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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Melody, host of the bilingual show, competed as a contortionist on Season 8 of “America’s Got Talent,” which aired in 2013.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

He said it means he has competed with people from around the world over the past 22 years.

From BBC • May 17, 2026

Holloway, 34, is a difficult return opponent for McGregor as the Hawaiian has consistently competed at the highest level at lightweight in recent years.

From BBC • May 17, 2026

After a random draw, the participating countries competed in two semi‑finals held earlier this week.

From Barron's • May 16, 2026

Neighbouring bands probably competed for resources and even fought one another, but they also had friendly contacts.

From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari