Compete
/kəmˈpiːt/
Definitions
To try to win against others.
/kəmˈpiːt/
To strive to gain something by surpassing another.
The runners competed in the marathon.
💡 Simply: Imagine a race! Competing means trying your best to win against other racers. Like competing in a video game or competing for the best grade in class.
👶 For kids: To try to be the best!
More Examples
Businesses compete for customers.
How It's Used
"The two athletes competed fiercely for the gold medal."
"Several companies are competing for the same contract."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Antonyms
Idioms & expressions
compete with
To try to be better than someone or something else.
"We compete with other companies for market share."
From Latin *compětere, from com- (together) + petere (to strive for).
The word 'compete' has been used in a similar sense since the 16th century.
Memory tip
Think of 'com' (together) and 'pete' (strive) - striving together.
Word Origin
"to seek together"