compete
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Betekenis (Engels)
- To be in battle or in a rivalry with another for the same thing, position, or reward; to contend.
- To be in a position in which it is possible to win or triumph.
- To take part in a contest, game or similar event.
- To strive to achieve or obtain something which another also strives for, whether knowingly or unknowingly.
Concepten
rivaliseren
aan een wedstrijd deelnemen
Synoniemen
scramble for
be rivals
impugn
compete with
sell at auction
enter the competition
wrest something from someone
be equal
compete in
fight against
fight for
Vertalingen
Frequentie
Uitgesproken als (IPA)
/kəm.ˈpiːt/
Etymologie (Engels)
In summary
Borrowed from Middle French competer, from Latin competere (“to coincide, to be equal to, to be capable of”), from com- (“with”) + petō (“I seek, I aim for, I strive for”). Compare Latin competītor (“competitor”).
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