Meaning & use
Competed
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Took part in a contest or rivalry in an effort to win or succeed.
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She competed in three triathlons last year.
The two companies competed fiercely for the government contract.
A note on using this word
From the Latin competere, which originally meant "to strive together," reflecting the shared effort implied even in rivalry.
Words with a similar meaning
contendedviedrivaled
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Words with an opposite meaning
cooperated
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