Definition of compete - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
sportsparticipate in a sports event
- He will compete in the 100-meter race.
2.
competitionstrive to win or gain something
- She competes for the top position in the company.
3.
businesstry to attract customers or market share
- The two brands compete for market dominance.
Expressions with compete
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try to finish something quickly before a deadline
The team had to compete against the clock to finish the project.
try to finish something quickly before a deadline
The team had to compete against time to complete the project.
fight fiercely to achieve something
The two teams compete tooth and nail for the championship.
engage in direct competition with someone
The two companies compete head-to-head with each other in the market.
Origin of compete
Latin, competere (strive in common)
Terms with compete included in their meaning
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games
contest where participants compete for a prize
competition
compete in a swimming race
sports
athletes who compete in boxing matches
competition
invite someone to compete or fight
competition
compete successfully to become eligible for next stage
cycling competition
event where cyclists compete on a set course
motorsport
event where cars compete on a track
compete confront
compete or fight against someone or something
sports
compete with strong focus on winning
outdoor contest
game where players compete to skip stones the most times
competition
event where people compete by showing skills
entertainment
show where participants compete for a prize
sports
compete for a position in a team or organization
sports
compete against in sports or conflict
competition
compete in a race or contest
economic context
overall external conditions that affect how companies operate and compete
political competition
compete for a political office or position
sports
event in which athletes compete
metaphorical struggle
compete or struggle intensely with someone
competition
in a position to compete or succeed again
intense competition
compete intensely to win or settle a conflict
ability to compete
quality of being able to compete effectively
cooking
compete in a cooking contest
sports tournaments
initial phase in a tournament where teams compete in groups
Examples of compete in a sentence
She trained hard to compete in the national championships. Athletes compete fiercely in the championship. Companies compete to attract the best talent. Companies compete fiercely in the tech industry. Local shops compete with big chains for customers.
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- French:participer, rivaliser, ...
- German:teilnehmen, konkurrieren, ...
- Italian:partecipare, concorrere, ...
- Spanish:competir, rivalizar, ...
- Portuguese:competir, concorrer, ...
- Chinese:参加, 竞争, ...
- Japanese:出場する, 争う, ...
- Arabic:تَنَافَسَ, نافَسَ, ...
- Hebrew:לְהִתְחָרוֹת, ...
- Russian:участвовать, конкурировать, ...
- Ukrainian:змагатися, позмагатися, ...
- Hindi:भाग लेना, दौड़ में शामिल होना, ...
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