compete (A2)
verb
Pronunciation: /kəmˈpiːt/
Definition
To try to win against others in a game, sport, or contest.
Examples
She wants to compete in the next Olympics.
Many companies compete for the same customers.
The two swimmers competed fiercely for the gold medal.
How to Use compete
- compete against (prepositional phrase)
- To try to win or be more successful than someone else. — "The small business had to compete against larger corporations."
- compete for (prepositional phrase)
- To try to win something that others also want. — "They compete for the attention of their customers."
- compete in (prepositional phrase)
- To participate in a specific contest or event. — "He will compete in the upcoming chess tournament."
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