compete

//kəmˈpiːt//
B1Frequency Level 7Neutral
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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.