contest²

B2 Topic:Sports & Fitness

US /kənˈtɛst/ UK /kənˈtɛst/ See IPA manual

verb

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Homographs: contest¹ /ˈkɑn.tɛst/ — noun

Pronunciation and word origins: Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).

Freq #3089

Meanings

1

verb
To formally argue that something is wrong or should not be accepted.

The rival contested the election because of claims of fraud.
2

verb
To compete in order to win something.

Five candidates contested the open seat on the board.

Thesaurus

Synonyms

1 verb · to formally argue that... oppose dispute

2 verb · to compete in order to win... compete contend

Etymology

Topics

Sports & Fitness

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