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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
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agree give up make peace retreat surrender
STRONG
aid assist forget help let go release support yield

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But while the 41-year-old James has maintained that he wants to compete at the highest level, his latest decision involves an entirely new consideration.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026

St. John Bosco has ace Julian Garcia ready to go, but Cypress has multiple pitchers ready to compete.

From Los Angeles Times • May 9, 2026

The recently formed ATP - the governing body of men's tennis - said at the time that none of its members should compete if Pilic was banned.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

DraftKings and Flutter have launched their own prediction market platforms and are market-making to compete.

From Barron's • May 7, 2026

I was relieved to think that even if I couldn’t compete, I could still one day be a Bruin.

From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles

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