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How to pronounce compete in English?

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Type Words
Synonyms contend, vie
Has types emulate, equal, go for, match, play, race, rival, run, run off, touch, try for
Derivation competition, competitive, competitor, competitory

Examples of compete

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Zduriencik said Ryan would be given a chance to compete for a starting position.
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It's so popular that schools like Norfolk and Fremont drive to Omaha to compete.
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Of course, whether it can compete toe-to-toe in the long run remains to be seen.
From the techcrunch.com
Chef Paul Bocuse founded the contest in 1987 and 24 teams compete in the finals.
From the bloomberg.com
Rock, rap and media personalities will compete at the bowling alley for charity.
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Dance and cheer athletes from more than 30 schools and recreation teams compete.
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Next-tier firms are so much smaller that they will find it difficult to compete.
From the businessweek.com
In order to compete globally, companies need to have quality standards in place.
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McGonigle says he isn't trying to compete with name-brand consulting operations.
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More examples
  • Compete for something; engage in a contest; measure oneself against others
  • (competition) a business relation in which two parties compete to gain customers; "business competition can be fiendish at times"
  • (competition) contest: an occasion on which a winner is selected from among two or more contestants
  • (competition) the act of competing as for profit or a prize; "the teams were in fierce contention for first place"
  • (competition) rival: the contestant you hope to defeat; "he had respect for his rivals"; "he wanted to know what the competition was doing"
  • Competition is a contest between individuals, groups, nations, animals, etc. for territory, a niche, or a location of resources. It arises whenever two or more parties strive for a goal which cannot be shared. ...
  • (Competition (biology)) Competition is an interaction between organisms or species, in which the fitness of one is lowered by the presence of another. Limited supply of at least one resource (such as food, water, and territory) used by both is required. ...
  • (Competition (economics)) Competition in economics is a term that encompasses the notion of individuals and firms striving for a greater share of a market to sell or buy goods and services. ...
  • (Competition (The Spectacular Spider-Man)) "Competition" the fifth episode of the animated television series The Spectacular Spider-Man, which is based on the comic book character Spider-Man, created by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko. ...