Meaning
To try to win against other people in a game, race, or business.
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Word origin
From Latin competere meaning to strive together, from com (together) and petere (to seek).
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- competere
- English cognates
- competition, appetite
Grammar
Examples
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To compete is to take part and try to win.
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Compete with someone means to try to do better than them.
Olympic .
You compete in a race or event.
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 30, lesson 3: compete, alibi, coke and 7 more words.