rivalled
Translation
rivaled, competed with, matched
Examples
His skill was rivalled only by his master.
His skill was rivaled only by his master.
They rivalled each other for the top prize.
They rivaled each other for the top prize.
Grammar Patterns
to rival ((sb./sth.)) ((for sth.)) His performance rivaled the world's best.
Similar Words
Synonyms: competed with, matched, equaled
Etymology
Past tense and past participle of 'to rival', from Latin 'rivalis' (one using the same stream).
Memory Tips
This describes the past action of being a 'rival'. Think of having competed for the same 'river'.