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to challenge
01
to invite someone to compete or strongly suggest they should do something, often to test their abilities or encourage action
Transitive: to challenge sb
Examples
She challenges her colleagues to a friendly chess match every Friday.
The coach challenges the team to improve their performance in the next game.
Examples
She bravely challenged the company's policy, arguing it was discriminatory.
They decided to challenge the outdated regulations, pushing for reform.
03
to object to the legality or acceptability of something
Transitive: to challenge acceptability of something
Examples
The attorney sought to challenge the witness ’s credibility during the trial.
The company challenged the new regulations imposed by the government.
04
to ask someone to prove their identity, often to verify they are allowed to enter or pass
Transitive: to challenge sb
Examples
The guard challenged the visitor to show their ID before granting access.
He was challenged by security and asked to present his identification.
Challenge
01
a difficult and new task that puts one's skill, ability, and determination to the test
Examples
Overcoming that obstacle was a significant challenge for the team.
The math competition presented a real challenge for the students.
02
an invitation that provokes or calls out someone to engage in a contest or an argument
Examples
He issued a challenge to his opponent for a chess match.
The duel began after a formal challenge was accepted.
03
questioning a statement and demanding an explanation
Examples
The scientist faced a challenge to her conclusions.
His theory met with challenge from other experts.
04
a formal objection to the selection of a particular person as a juror
Examples
The defense lawyer filed a challenge against the juror.
Each side may exercise a challenge during jury selection.
Lexical Tree
challenged
challenger
challenging
challenge
