compete
//kəmˈpiːt//
Verb
competeInfinitive
competePresent tense
competedPast tense
competedPast participle
competingPresent participle
competesThird-person singular
1
to take part in a contest or rivalry, striving against others to win or achieve something
Athletes from around the world compete in the Olympics.
2
to strive to gain or win something by defeating or establishing superiority over others
Several companies are competing for the contract.
3
to be in a state of rivalry in business or commerce
Small businesses must compete with larger companies for customers.