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compete

/kəmˈpiːt/

/kəmˈpit/

Translations

competeverb

competed

Past Simple

competed

Past Participle

competing

Gerund

/kəmˈpiːt/

/kəmˈpit/

rivaliserSens de concurrence ou de comparaison entre entreprises, personnes ou produits.

Several companies compete in the market to attract more customers.

Plusieurs entreprises rivalisent sur le marché pour attirer davantage de clients.

The athletes will compete for the gold medal in the upcoming championship.

Les athlètes concourront pour la médaille d'or lors du prochain championnat.

Additional translations

se mesurerSurtout avec « à » ou « avec » pour l'idée d'être à la hauteur d'un concurrent.

participerS'emploie surtout avec la préposition « à » pour exprimer la participation à une compétition.

Synonyms

Antonyms

competeverb

To strive to gain or win something by defeating or establishing superiority over others who are trying to do the same.

The athletes will compete for the gold medal in the upcoming championship.

To take part in a contest or competition.

She decided to compete in the local talent show to showcase her singing skills.

To be in a state of rivalry or contention.

Several companies compete in the market to attract more customers.

To be able to match or rival another in quality, price, or performance.

Small local retailers struggle to compete with major online stores on price.