Compete

Pronunciation: /kəmˈpiːt/

Definitions of compete

verb to strive against others in order to win a competition or achieve a goal

Example Sentences

A1 Children compete in races at the school sports day.

A2 In some cultures, people compete to see who can eat the most hot dogs.

B1 Companies compete for market share by offering competitive prices.

B2 Athletes from different countries compete against each other in the Olympic Games.

C1 Businesses must constantly innovate in order to compete in the global marketplace.

C2 Professional athletes train rigorously to compete at the highest level of their sport.

Examples of compete in a Sentence

formal The two companies will compete for the government contract.

informal I heard that the two teams will compete in the finals next week.

slang I'm gonna compete in the talent show this weekend, wish me luck!

figurative In the world of business, you have to compete to stay ahead of the game.

Grammatical Forms of compete

• past tense: competed
• plural: compete
• comparative: more competitive
• superlative: most competitive
• present tense: compete
• future tense: will compete
• perfect tense: have competed
• continuous tense: is competing
• singular: competes
• positive degree: competitive
• infinitive: compete
• gerund: competing
• participle: competing

Origin and Evolution of compete

First Known Use: 1603 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'compete' originated from the Latin word 'competere' which means 'to strive together'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'compete' has evolved to encompass a broader range of meanings related to rivalry and competition in various fields such as sports, business, and academics.