compete
Translation
to compete, to contend, to vie
Examples
Several companies are competing for the contract.
Several companies are competing for the contract.
She will compete in the next Olympic Games.
She will compete in the next Olympic Games.
It's difficult for small shops to compete with supermarkets.
It's difficult for small shops to compete with supermarkets.
Grammar Patterns
((with/against sb./sth.)) to try to be more successful than someone or something else It's difficult to compete with supermarkets.
((for sth.)) to try to win something They are competing for the contract.
((in sth.)) to take part in a race or competition She will compete in the Olympic Games.
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Etymology
From Latin 'com-' (together) + 'petere' (to seek, strive for). The original sense is 'to strive together'.
Memory Tips
Imagine two 'pets' 'com'ing together to fight for a treat. They 'compete'.