Competed - English meaning
kəmˈpiːt
Competed – definitions in English dictionary
verbStrive to gain or win something by defeating or establishing superiority over others.
Usage examples:
Universities are competing for applicantsSynonims:
Take partPlayBe a contestantBe a competitorParticipateBe involvedGet involvedEngageEnterGo in forThrow one's hat in the ringBe in the runningContendVieFightBattleClashTussle
verbPast simple and past participle of compete
Usage examples:
It's difficult for a small shop to compete against/with the big supermarkets., both girls compete f…
verbTo try to be more successful than someone or something else
Usage examples:
It's difficult for a small shop to compete against/with the big supermarkets., both girls compete f…
verbTo take part in a race or competition
Usage examples:
Are you competing in the 100 metres?, the two athletes are competing for the gold medal.
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Word origin
early 17th century: from Latin competere, in its late sense ‘strive or contend for (something)’, from com- ‘together’ + petere ‘aim at, seek’.
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