Compete
Definition
Compete is a verb that means to strive against others for an achievement, prize, or victory. It involves participating in a contest, race, or rivalry with the aim of winning or excelling.
Parts of Speech
- Verb
Pronunciation
American English
- IPA Pronunciation: /kəmˈpiːt/
- Respelling: kuhm-PEET
British English
- IPA Pronunciation: /kəmˈpiːt/
- Respelling: kuhm-PEET
Etymology
The word "compete" originates from the Latin "competere," meaning "to strive in common" or "to come together." This term entered English in the early 17th century, where it came to signify contesting or vying for superiority.
Derivatives
- Competitor (noun)
- Competition (noun)
- Competitive (adjective)
- Competitively (adverb)
- Noncompetitive (adjective)
Synonyms
- Contend
- Vie
- Challenge
Antonyms
- Cooperate
- Assist
- Support
Usage
The verb "compete" is commonly used in contexts of contests or rivalries, such as "The athletes will compete for the championship." It also applies to business, personal goals, and sports, emphasizing the effort to excel over others.
Related Terms
- Contest: An event in which people compete for supremacy in a particular skill or field.
- Race: A competition of speed, especially running, driving, or sailing.
- Rivalry: A situation where two or more parties strive to surpass each other.
Detailed Definitions
Verb
- To strive against others for a prize or position: Refers to actively participating in an event or situation with the aim of achieving a higher status or winning.
- Example: "Several companies compete in the technology market."
- To take part in a contest or rivalry: Describes involvement in a contest or sport where the goal is to be victorious over opponents.
- Example: "The team will compete in the finals tomorrow."
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Athletes from all over the city compete in the annual marathon.
On weekends, siblings often compete in video games to see who can score the highest.
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Two athletes compete to pull a rope and win a big gold trophy.
🇨🇳 Mandarin
- 竞争 (to compete for advantage)
- IPA Pronunciation: /t͡ɕiŋ˥˩ t͡sʊŋ˥/
- Respelling in English: jìngzhēng
- 参赛 (to participate in a competition)
- IPA Pronunciation: /t͡san˥ saɪ̯˥˥/
- Respelling in English: cānsài
🇮🇳 Hindi
- प्रतिस्पर्धा करना (to compete)
- IPA Pronunciation: /pɾətɪspəɾd̪ʱaː kəɾnə/
- Respelling in English: pratispardhā karnā
🇪🇸 Spanish
- Competir (to compete)
- IPA Pronunciation: /kompeˈtiɾ/
- Respelling in English: competir
🇫🇷 French
- Concourir (to strive or compete)
- IPA Pronunciation: /kɔ̃kuʁiʁ/
- Respelling in English: concourir
- Compétitionner (to participate in competitions)
- IPA Pronunciation: /kɔ̃pe.ti.tjo.ne/
- Respelling in English: compétitionner
🇸🇦 Modern Standard Arabic
- يتنافس (to compete)
- IPA Pronunciation: /jatanaːfas/
- Respelling in English: yatanāfas
🇧🇩 Bengali
- প্রতিযোগিতা করা (to compete)
- IPA Pronunciation: /protjogita kɔra/
- Respelling in English: protiyogitā korā
🇷🇺 Russian
- Соревноваться (to compete)
- IPA Pronunciation: /sərʲɪvˈnovət͡sə/
- Respelling in English: sorevnovat'sya
- Участвовать (to participate)
- IPA Pronunciation: /ʊˈt͡ʃastvəvətʲ/
- Respelling in English: uchastvovat'
🇵🇹 Portuguese
- Competir (to compete)
- IPA Pronunciation: /kõpeˈtiɾ/
- Respelling in English: competir
🇮🇩 Indonesian
- Bersaing (to compete)
- IPA Pronunciation: /bər.sa.iŋ/
- Respelling in English: bersaing
- Berkompetisi (to be in a competition)
- IPA Pronunciation: /bər.kompɛˈtisi/
- Respelling in English: berkompetisi
🇩🇪 German
- Wettbewerben (to compete)
- IPA Pronunciation: /vɛtˈbeːɐ̯bn̩/
- Respelling in English: wettbewerben
- Konkurrieren (to compete against)
- IPA Pronunciation: /kɔnˈkʊʁiːʁən/
- Respelling in English: konkurrieren
🇯🇵 Japanese
- 競争する (to compete for advantage)
- IPA Pronunciation: /keɪ̯soː suru/
- Respelling in English: kyōsō suru
- 参加する (to participate in an event)
- IPA Pronunciation: /saŋka suru/
- Respelling in English: sankasuru
🇻🇳 Vietnamese
- Cạnh tranh (to compete)
- IPA Pronunciation: /kaːɲ˧˧ t͡ɕaːŋ˧˧/
- Respelling in English: cạnh tranh
- Thi đấu (to compete in a contest)
- IPA Pronunciation: /thi˧˧ zɐw˧˧/
- Respelling in English: thi đấu
🇰🇷 Korean
- 경쟁하다 (to compete)
- IPA Pronunciation: /kjʌŋ.dʑjʌŋ.ha.da/
- Respelling in English: gyeongjaenghada
🇹🇷 Turkish
- Yarışmak (to race or compete)
- IPA Pronunciation: /jaːɾɯʃmak/
- Respelling in English: yarışmak
- Rekabet etmek (to be in competition)
- IPA Pronunciation: /ɾekabet etmek/
- Respelling in English: rekabet etmek
🇵🇰 Urdu
- مقابلہ کرنا (to compete)
- IPA Pronunciation: /mʊˈqaːbəla kəɾna/
- Respelling in English: muqābila karnā
