How do you pronounce compete?

compete is pronounced as /kəmˈpiːt/.

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compete

🏆compete

verb

/kəmˈpiːt/

compensatory competence

Meaning

to try to win or be more successful than others in a contest or activity

Example Sentences

Several companies compete for dominance in the market.

Example Expressions

compete against time

Synonyms

contend, vie, strive, rival, challenge

Antonyms

cooperate, support, assist

Collocations

compete for, compete against, compete in, fiercely compete

More Example Sentences

He has no desire to compete anymore.

They were selected to compete in the finals.

He unintentionally chose not to compete this year.

She suddenly stopped trying to compete with others.

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