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compete

Pronunciation: [kəmˈpiːt]

Word

Learn how to use compete in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “games”

(verb) to try to win against others in a game or contest. This means you are doing your best to beat someone else and be the best at something.

Example

In the last race, she competed hard and finished in first place.

Example

He didn't compete because he was too nervous to join the game.

Example

Are you going to compete in the school sports day this year?

Context: “business”

(verb) to try to do better than other people or companies. This happens when different businesses want customers to choose them over others.

Example

Our company competes with others to offer the best products at lower prices.

Example

They cannot compete effectively because their products are too expensive.

Example

How do you think we can compete with the bigger companies?

How to pronounce compete

Pronunciation: [kəmˈpiːt]

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