contested

UK
/kənˈtestɪd/
US
/kənˈtestɪd/
contestedadjective
more contested
Comp.
most contested
Super.
UK
/kənˈtɛstɪd/
US
/kənˈtɛstɪd/
Translations
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.
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.
contestverb

contested

Past Simple

contested
Past Simple
contested
Past Participle
contesting
Gerund
UK
/kənˈtest/
US
/kənˈtest/
(homograph)
Translations
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
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.
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.