compete
Pronunciation: /kəmˈpiːt/
The English word “compete” has 4 meanings listed here.
verb
- To be in battle or in a rivalry with another for the same thing, position, or reward; to contend.
- To be in a position in which it is possible to win or triumph.
- To take part in a contest, game or similar event.
- To strive to achieve or obtain something which another also strives for, whether knowingly or unknowingly.
Etymology
Borrowed from Middle French competer, from Latin competere (“to coincide, to be equal to, to be capable of”), from com- (“with”) + petō (“to seek; to aim for, strive for”). Compare Latin competītor (“competitor”).
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