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Get Even (Verb)

Compensate; make the score equal.

Verbs of fighting, athletic activities.

The team worked hard to get even with their opponents after losing the first set in the volleyball tournament.
He's been training for months to get even with his rival and finally defeat him in the competition.
Their goal was to get even on points before the final round of the game.
After the store shortchanged her the day before, she returned to get even by demanding the amount due to her.
The school football team played aggressively, determined to get even with their long-time rivals who they lost to last season.

Take revenge or even out a score; "I cannot accept the defeat--I want to get even".

Verbs of fighting, athletic activities.

She wanted to get even with her ex-boyfriend after he hurt her in their breakup.
He vowed to get even with his rival who sabotaged his business deal.
Her opponent had been trying to get even since losing the first game of the tournament.
He's been waiting for years to get even with the person who wronged him.
After the embarrassing loss last year, the team is determined to get even in the rematch.