compete

The definition of compete means to be in a contest or rivalry.

(verb)

See compete in Webster's New World College Dictionary

to enter into or be in rivalry; contend; vie (in a contest, athletic meet, etc.)

Origin: L competere, to strive together for, be qualified < com-, together + petere, to rush at, desire: see feather

See compete in American Heritage Dictionary 4

intransitive verb com·pet·ed, com·pet·ing, com·petes

To strive against another or others to attain a goal, such as an advantage or a victory. See Synonyms at rival.

Origin:

Origin: Late Latin competere, to strive together

Origin: , from Latin, to coincide, be suitable

Origin: : com-, com-

Origin: + petere, to seek; see pet- in Indo-European roots

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