competed

[kəmˈpiːtɪd]

competed Definition

• 1. took part in a contest or race
• 2. struggled to gain or win something by defeating others who are trying to do the same

Using competed: Examples

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

• Example

  She competed in the Olympic Games last year.

• Example

  The two companies are competing for the same market share.

• Example

  He competed against his own personal best record.

• Example

  The team competed fiercely and won the championship.

competed Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for competed

• contended
• vied
• battled
• fought
• raced

Antonyms for competed

• cooperated
• collaborated

Phrases with competed

• compete with

  to try to be more successful than someone or something else

  Example

  Our company is competing with other firms for the contract.

• compete against

  to try to win a competition against someone or something

  Example

  The athlete will compete against the world's top runners in the upcoming race.

• compete on price

  to try to sell goods or services at lower prices than other businesses

  Example

  The supermarket chain is competing on price to attract more customers.

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Summary: competed in Brief

The verb 'competed' [kəmˈpiːtɪd] means taking part in a contest or race, or struggling to gain or win something by defeating others who are trying to do the same. It can be used in contexts such as sports, business, and personal achievements, exemplified by 'She competed in the Olympic Games last year.' 'Competed' extends into phrases like 'compete with,' denoting trying to be more successful than someone or something else, and 'compete on price,' implying selling goods or services at lower prices than other businesses.