compete

• An einem Wettkampf oder Wettbewerb teilnehmen bzw. mit anderen um etwas wetteifern, um zu gewinnen oder etwas zu erreichen.

A verb meaning to take part in a contest or rivalry, striving to gain or win something.

1. Strive to winA2formal

   To try to be more successful than someone or something else.

   Wetteifern

   • Athletes from around the world compete in the Olympics.
   • Two companies compete for the same market share.
   • She loves to compete in chess tournaments.

   Synonymecontendrivalvie

2. Take part in a contestA2formal

   To participate in a contest or game.

   An einem Wettbewerb teilnehmen

   • He competed in the national spelling bee.
   • Over 100 runners competed in the marathon.
   • They are competing for the first prize.

   Synonymecontendcontestenterparticipateplayvie

3. Match or rivalB2formal

   To be as good as or comparable to something else.

   Mithalten

   • No other restaurant can compete with their quality.
   • This small brand competes effectively with larger ones.
   • Her skills compete with those of a professional.

   Synonymeapproachequalmatchparallelrivaltouch

   Antonymesuccumbsurrenderyield