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contested

UK
/kənˈtestɪd/
US
/kənˈtestɪd/

Translations

contestedadjective
more contested
Comp.
most contested
Super.
UK
/kənˈtɛstɪd/
US
/kənˈtɛstɪd/
The contested decision led to a heated debate.
Спорное решение привело к жарким дебатам.
The election results were highly contested.
Результаты выборов были сильно оспариваемыми.
Synonyms
disputed
challenged
debated
controversial
argued
contestverb

contested

Past Simple

contested
Past Simple
contested
Past Participle
contesting
Gerund
UK
/kənˈtest/
US
/kənˈtest/
(homograph)
The athletes will contest for the gold medal.
Спортсмены будут соревноваться за золотую медаль.
She decided to contest the will in court.
Она решила оспаривать завещание в суде.
Additional translations
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Synonyms
argue
dispute
debate
oppose
fight
strive
compete
challenge

Definitions

contestedadjective
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.
contestverb
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.
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