compete

• Participer à une compétition ou à une rivalité en cherchant à obtenir ou à gagner quelque chose.

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.

   Rivaliser

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

   Synonymescontendrivalvie

2. Take part in a contestA2formal

   To participate in a contest or game.

   Participer à un concours

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

   Synonymescontendcontestenterparticipateplayvie

3. Match or rivalB2formal

   To be as good as or comparable to something else.

   Rivaliser, égaler

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

   Synonymesapproachequalmatchparallelrivaltouch

   Antonymessuccumbsurrenderyield