verb
- to try to win or do better than others in a contest, game, or activity
- to strive to gain or win something by defeating others
Examples
- Athletes from around the world compete in the Olympics.
- She will compete against three other candidates for the job.
- Local businesses compete for customers by offering lower prices.
- The two teams compete every year for the championship.
- Students compete in spelling bees and science fairs.
- Companies compete to develop the best technology.
- He trained hard to compete at the national level.