compete
//kəmˈpiːt//
Forms
- present (v1)
- compete
- past (v2)
- competed
- past participle (v3)
- competed
- present participle
- competing
- 3rd person singular
- competes
Definitions
1.To be in battle or in a rivalry with another for the same thing, position, or reward; to contend.
- The idea behind Sir Montagu's gift is that there should be for the amateur clubs a trophy which will take the place of the Stanley Cup, now becoming a trophy for which professional clubs will alone compete.
2.To be in a position in which it is possible to win or triumph.
3.To take part in a contest, game or similar event.
4.To strive to achieve or obtain something which another also strives for, whether knowingly or unknowingly.
Frequency
Overall
Uncommon· #2291
By learning goal
- Everyday conversation
- Rare
- General reading & writing
- Uncommon
- Academic
- Rare
- Literature
- Rare
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Etymology
Borrowed from Middle French competer, from Latin competere (“to coincide, to be equal to, to be capable of”), from com- (“with”) + petō (“to seek; to aim for, strive for”).
Compare Latin competītor (“competitor”).