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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.
She trained for months to win the national spelling contest.
02
a conflict or competition between rivals
Examples
The contest for control of the company became increasingly heated.
The election turned into a fierce contest between the two leading candidates.
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.
Candidates will contest in the election, presenting their ideas to win voter support.
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.
The athlete decided to contest the referee's decision during the game.
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