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Definition of competed - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
competitionRare having participated in a competition or contestRare
- The competed athletes awaited the final results.
- The competed teams were eager for the results.
- All the competed participants gathered for the ceremony.
Origin of competed
Latin, competere (strive in common)
Terms with competed included in their meaning
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competitive
actively fought over or competed for
historical trophy
trophy competed for by England and Scotland since 1879
acr: Competition Record
list showing how well someone or something competed
competition
competed aggressively for advantage
competition
competed with successfully
competition
contested or competed for by many
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- French:ayant concouru, ...
- German:konkurrierend, ...
- Italian:partecipante, ...
- Spanish:concursante, ...
- Portuguese:concorrente, ...
- Chinese:参赛的, ...
- Japanese:競技に参加した, ...
- Arabic:مُشَارِك, ...
- Hebrew:מִתְמוֹדֵד, ...
- Russian:участвовавший, ...
- Ukrainian:змагальний, ...
- Hindi:प्रतिस्पर्धी, ...
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)
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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