contender

A noun referring to a person or thing that competes with others for a prize, title, or position, often in a competition or contest.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее человека или предмет, который соревнуется с другими за приз, титул или позицию, часто в соревновании или конкурсе.esPersona o cosa que compite con otras por un premio, título o puesto, a menudo en una competición o concurso.frNom désignant une personne ou une chose qui entre en compétition avec d'autres pour un prix, un titre ou une position, souvent dans une compétition ou un concours.deSubstantiv, das eine Person oder Sache bezeichnet, die mit anderen um einen Preis, Titel oder eine Position wetteifert, oft in einem Wettkampf oder Wettbewerb.ptSubstantivo que designa uma pessoa ou coisa que compete com outras por um prêmio, título ou posição, especialmente em uma competição ou disputa.zh名词，指与他人竞争奖品、头衔或职位的个人或事物，常用于比赛或竞赛中。arاسم يدل على شخص أو شيء يتنافس مع غيره للحصول على جائزة أو لقب أو منصب، غالبًا في مسابقة أو منافسة.

1. Competitor in a contest B2 formal

   A person or group competing with others to win a competition or achieve a goal.

   • He is a strong contender for the championship title.
   • Several contenders entered the race for the presidency.
   • The young boxer emerged as a serious contender in the tournament.

   ruПретендентesCompetidor en una competiciónfrConcurrent dans une compétitiondeAnwärterptConcorrentezh竞争者arمنافس

   Синонимы: adversaryaspirantcandidatechallengercombatantcompetitorcontestantentrantopponentrival

   Антонимы: allyassociatecollaboratorcooperatorpartnersupporterteammate

2. Candidate for a position B2 formal

   A person who is considered likely to achieve or obtain something, such as a job or award.

   • She is a leading contender for the CEO position.
   • The film is a top contender for Best Picture at the awards.
   • He was a contender for the scholarship but ultimately lost.

   ruПретендентesCandidato a un puesto o premiofrCandidat susceptible d'obtenirdeAnwärterptCandidatozh竞争者arمتنافس على منصب

   Синонимы: applicantaspirantcandidateentranthopefulnominee

• contenders plural form
• contenders' possessive plural form
• contender's possessive singular form