Meaning & use
compete
To take part in a contest, or to strive against others for the same goal.
See it in a sentence
Dozens of runners competed in the marathon despite the summer heat.
Small shops struggle to compete with large chains on price alone.
A note on using this word
Compete is usually followed by 'with' or 'against' an opponent and 'for' the prize being sought.
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