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Competed - English meaning

kəmˈpiːt

Competed – definitions in English dictionary

verb

Strive to gain or win something by defeating or establishing superiority over others.

Usage examples:

Universities are competing for applicants

Synonims:

Take partPlayBe a contestantBe a competitorParticipateBe involvedGet involvedEngageEnterGo in forThrow one's hat in the ringBe in the runningContendVieFightBattleClashTussle
verb

Past 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…
verb

To 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…
verb

To 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.

Competed translation into English

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竞争过

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Concurreerde

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A concouru

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Angetreten

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प्रतियोगिता

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Gareggiato

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경쟁

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Конкурировал

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Compitió

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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