Compete (Verb)
Meaning
Compete for something; engage in a contest; measure oneself against others.
Classification
Verbs of fighting, athletic activities.
Examples
- Local businesses compete for a limited number of spots in the city's annual festival.
- The top tennis players from around the world will compete in the championship tournament next month.
- She will compete against the best debaters in the region to qualify for the national competition.
- These two retail giants compete for market share in the e-commerce space.
- The two startups will compete for a significant investment from the venture capital firm.