compete

[kəmˈpiːt]

compete Definition

• 1. to take part in a contest or competition
• 2. to try to be more successful or better than someone else who is trying to do the same as you

Using compete: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "compete" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The two teams will compete against each other in the final.

• Example

  I don't like to compete with my friends.

• Example

  The company is competing with larger rivals for market share.

• Example

  She competed in the Olympics last year.

• Example

  The two companies are competing for the same customers.

compete Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for compete

• contest
• rival
• vie
• challenge
• contend

Antonyms for compete

• collaborate
• cooperate

Phrases with compete

• compete at the highest level

  to participate in the most prestigious or challenging competitions

  Example

  He has always wanted to compete at the highest level and win a championship.

• compete against the clock

  to try to do something as quickly as possible

  Example

  The chef was competing against the clock to finish cooking before the guests arrived.

• compete for attention

  to try to get someone's attention or interest

  Example

  The children were competing for their mother's attention.

Origins of compete

from Latin 'competere', meaning 'strive together'

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Summary: compete in Brief

To 'compete' [kəmˈpiːt] means to take part in a contest or to try to be more successful than someone else. It can refer to participating in a competition, striving for success, or vying for market share. Examples include 'The two teams will compete against each other in the final.' and 'The company is competing with larger rivals for market share.'