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to compete
01
to try to achieve a better result compared to that of other people or things
Intransitive: to compete with a rival | to compete for an achievement
Transitive: to compete to do sth
Examples
Researchers compete to publish their findings in prestigious journals.
Businesses compete to provide the best customer service.
1.1
to join in a contest or game
Intransitive: to compete in a contest
Examples
Every year, hundreds of athletes compete in the city marathon.
I plan to compete in the city's photography contest.
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