Challenge

/t‍ʃˈælɪnd‍ʒ/

/ˈtʃæɫəndʒ/

to challenge

to invite someone to compete or strongly suggest they should do something, often to test their abilities or encourage action

take exception to

to object to the legality or rightness of something

ask for identification

Challenge

a difficult and new task that puts one's skill, ability, and determination to the test

an invitation that provokes or calls out someone to engage in a contest or an argument

questioning a statement and demanding an explanation

a formal objection to the selection of a particular person as a juror

a demand by a sentry for a password or identification

Example

The professor challenges his students with thought-provoking assignments.

She challenges her colleagues to a friendly chess match every Friday.

The coach challenges the team to improve their performance in the next game.

The manager is challenging the employees to come up with innovative ideas.

By this time, they have challenged each other in numerous debates.

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