defeated (B1)
verb, noun
Pronunciation: /dɪˈfiːt/
Definition
To win a victory over someone in a battle, game, or contest.
Examples
The army was able to **defeat** the enemy forces.
She **defeated** her opponent in the final round of the tournament.
Despite their best efforts, the team could not **defeat** the reigning champions.
How to Use defeated
- defeat someone/something (collocation)
- To win against an opponent or overcome a challenge. — "The experienced player managed to **defeat** the newcomer."
- be defeated by (prepositional phrase)
- To lose to someone or something. — "The underdog team was **defeated by** the champions."
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