Compete

Pronunciation: /kəmˈpiːt/

Compete (verb)

  1. To try to be better than others in a contest or activity.
  2. To work hard to achieve a goal while facing others who want the same.

Examples

  • They compete in various sports every year.
  • Many students compete for scholarships each semester.

Common collocations: compete fiercely, compete against others, compete for resources, compete effectively

Synonyms of Compete

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Compete

  • Working together instead of competing.