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compete

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /kəmˈpiːt/

Forms: competes, competing, competed

compete means: To try to win or get something that other people also want.

verb

TRY TO WINB1

To try to win or get something that other people also want.

  • They compete for the same prize.
  • She competed against her sister last year.
  • Can small shops compete with large supermarkets?

How to use it: compete for something (Five candidates will compete for the job.); compete against someone (Our team competes against stronger teams.); compete in something (She competed in an international race.)

Similar words: contend, vie

Common phrases: compete for something, compete against someone, compete in something, compete with someone

Questions about compete

What does compete mean?

To try to win or get something that other people also want.

What is compete in other languages?

Türkçe: yarışmak · Español: competir · Français: concourir · Deutsch: konkurrieren · Italiano: competere · 日本語: 競争する

How do you pronounce compete?

It is pronounced /kəmˈpiːt/.

How do you use compete in a sentence?

They compete for the same prize. She competed against her sister last year.

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