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Contest
01
a competition in which participants compete to defeat their opponents
Examples
The contest for the championship title was intense and thrilling.
02
a conflict or competition between rivals
Examples
The contest for control of the company became increasingly heated.
to contest
01
to participate in a competition, debate, or other such events
Intransitive: to contest in a competition | to contest for sth
Examples
The athletes trained hard to contest in the upcoming track and field competition.
02
to formally oppose or challenge a decision or a statement
Transitive: to contest a decision or statement
Examples
She plans to contest the election results in court.
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