Definition of contest - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
game eventcompetition where participants try to win
- She won the singing contest.
2.
court caseTECH. legal dispute in courtTECH.
- The will entered a contest in court after the owner's death..
3.
rivalryRare struggle for superiority or controlRare
- The contest for leadership was intense.
Verb
1.
competitionintr. participate in a competition to winintr.
- She decided to contest the national championship.
2.
oppositiontr. formally oppose a decision or statementtr.
- They plan to contest the election results.
3.
legaltr./intr. TECH. engage in a legal disputetr./intr. TECH.
- The company will contest the lawsuit in court.
Expressions with contest
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situation with an obvious winner
The chess match was no contest; she won easily..
competition involving physical activities
The Olympic Games are a major international athletic contest.
competition judging physical attractiveness, often among women
She won the local beauty contest last year.
competition to find the most stylish outfit
She won first place in the fashion contest.
competition to spell words correctly
She won the spelling contest at her school.
competition to maintain eye contact longest
The staring contest lasted for several minutes without a winner.
event where people compete by showing skills
The school hosted a talent contest last Friday.
competition to secure a contract or job
Several companies entered a bidding contest for the construction project.
event judging participants based on appearance in bikinis
The bikini contest attracted a large crowd at the beach.
situation judged by public opinion
The award show felt like a popularity contest.
competition testing stamina over a long period
The marathon was a true endurance contest.
competition where three sides or groups are involved
The election turned into a three-cornered contest.
contest where people wear wet t-shirts for judging
She won the wet t-shirt contest at the beach party.
Origin of contest
Latin, con- (together) + testari (to bear witness)
Terms with contest included in their meaning
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sports
group of players in a sporting contest
competition
achieve victory in a competition or contest
games
contest where participants compete for a prize
competition
reward for winning a contest or competition
speed event
competition to be the fastest in a contest
competition
participate in a speed contest
sports
gain points in a game or contest
competition
person who has achieved victory in a contest
competition
highest rank in a competition or contest
competition
call to engage in a contest or fight
contest winner
holding first place in a contest
victory
overcome an opponent in a battle or contest
match result
contest that ends with no winner
competition
submission in a contest or examination
sports
last game in a sports contest
competition
deciding contest in a competition
speed contest
contests of speed involving animals or vehicles
sports
final score or outcome of a sporting contest
target contest
sport of shooting arrows with a bow
physical contest
engage in a contest of strength using arms
sports
contest between athletes in sports
competition loss
defeated by a large amount in a contest
sports
organized contest between two teams under basketball rules
contest
female winner of a beauty contest
Examples of contest in a sentence
They entered a contest to win a new car. The property division led to a contest in court. There was a contest over the inheritance. The contest for the championship was fierce. There was a heated contest for the top position. He will contest the upcoming election.
They plan to contest the championship next year. She decided to contest the unfair policy. The lawyer will contest the charges in court. She decided to contest the will. They plan to contest the charges against them.
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- French:concours, disputer, ...
- German:Wettbewerb, antreten, ...
- Italian:concorso, partecipare, ...
- Spanish:concurso, concursar, ...
- Portuguese:concurso, participar, ...
- Chinese:比赛, 参加, ...
- Japanese:コンテスト, 参加する, ...
- Arabic:مُسابَقة, نافَسَ, ...
- Hebrew:תַּחֲרוּת, לְהִתְחָרוֹת, ...
- Russian:конкурс, участвовать, ...
- Ukrainian:конкурс, брати участь, ...
- Hindi:प्रतियोगिता, प्रतिस्पर्धा करना, ...
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