Sports / B1

k-uh-m-PEET/kəmˈpiːt/

To compete is to try to win or do better than others: compete with / against a rival; compete for a prize; compete in a race. Take part is weaker — you may not be trying to beat anyone. Competitive is the adjective: a competitive market. Competitor is the person or company. Competition is the event or the rivalry.

Meaning

To try to win or be more successful than others.

Examples

• “Six teams will compete in the final.”
• “Local shops compete with the new supermarket.”
• “Athletes from twelve countries will compete.”

Good to know

compete with / against. compete for / in. Person: competitor. Adjective: competitive. Weaker: take part.

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