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contested

/kənˈtestɪd/

contestedadjective

more contested

Comp.

most contested

Super.

/kənˈtɛstɪd/

Translations

disputéSe dit d’une compétition, d’un match ou d’un titre disputé entre plusieurs concurrents.

The contested match between the two top teams drew a large crowd.

Le match disputé entre les deux meilleures équipes a attiré une foule nombreuse.

contesté

The contested election results led to widespread protests across the country.

Les résultats contestés de l’élection ont provoqué des protestations généralisées dans tout le pays.

Definitions

Subject to dispute or disagreement.

The contested election results led to widespread protests across the country.

Involving competition or rivalry.

The contested match between the two top teams drew a large crowd.

Synonyms

contestverb

contested

Past Simple

contested

Past Simple

contested

Past Participle

contesting

ing-form

/kənˈtest/

(homograph)

Translations

contesterAu sens de mettre en cause, de réfuter ou de contester officiellement.

The candidate decided to contest the election results due to alleged irregularities.

Le candidat a décidé de contester les résultats de l’élection en raison d’irrégularités présumées.

Additional translations

disputerS’emploie surtout pour une compétition, un titre ou un trophée.

concourirEmploi plus général et soutenu dans le sens de participer à une compétition.

Definitions

To challenge or dispute something, often in a formal manner.

The candidate decided to contest the election results due to alleged irregularities.

To compete for something, especially a position or prize.

Several teams will contest the championship title this year.

Synonyms

contestnoun

Definitions

A competition or event in which people compete to win.

The school held a spelling contest to determine the best speller in each grade.

A dispute or conflict between parties.

The election results led to a legal contest over the validity of the votes.

contestadjective

Definitions

Relating to or associated with a competition or contest.

Contest rules require all photographs to be original.