compete

/kəmpˈiːt/

/kəmˈpit/

to compete

MAIN VERB

to take part or engage in a contest or game

synonyms : contend

to try to achieve a better result compared to that of other people or things

Examples

1. Several companies are competing for the contract.

2. Every year, hundreds of athletes compete in the city marathon.

3. The two teams will compete in the finals tomorrow.

4. This law will help small businesses to compete on equal terms with large multinational corporations.