compete

Meanings

1. 1
   verb

   To be in battle or in a rivalry with another for the same thing, position, or reward; to contend.

   Negga, who was born in Ethiopia but grew up in Limerick, already has a clutch of Best Actress nominations under her belt for Loving but this is the most high profile to date. She's won rave reviews for her performance since the movie's premiere at Cannes in May, where it competed for the Palme d'Or.

2. 2
   verb

   To be in a position in which it is possible to win or triumph.

   Now, when it comes to meeting the larger challenges we face as a nation, I realize that finding this unity is easier said than done – especially in Washington. But if we want to compete on the world stage as well as we’ve competed in the world’s games, we need to find common ground.

3. 3
   verb

   to compete for something

4. 4
   verb

   To take part in a contest, game or similar event.

5. 5
   verb

   To strive to achieve or obtain something which another also strives for, whether knowingly or unknowingly.

Etymology

Borrowed from Middle French competer, from Latin competere (“to coincide, to be equal to, to be capable of”), from com- (“with”) + petō (“to seek; to aim for, strive for”). Compare Latin competītor (“competitor”).