Challenge on Meaning in English
expression
ˈtʃæɫəndʒ/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
CHAL-uhnj AWN
tʃˈælɪndʒ/ /ˈɒn
chuh-LINJ on
Definition
To invite someone to compete or prove themselves in a particular activity, game, or subject.
Usage & Nuances
Most commonly used as 'challenge (someone) on (something)': 'She challenged me on chess.' Can sound slightly playful or competitive. 'Challenge on' is used for inviting someone to compete in a specific activity. Not as formal as 'issue a challenge.'
Spanish: retar a - desafiar aPortuguese (BR): desafiar para - provocar paraPortuguese (PT): desafiar para - provocar paraChinese (Simplified): 挑战（某事）Chinese (Traditional): 挑戰（某事）Hindi: को चुनौती देना (किसी चीज़ में)Arabic: يتحدى فيBengali: চ্যালেঞ্জ করা (কিছুতে)Russian: вызывать на (что-то)Japanese: 〜に挑戦する - 〜で勝負を挑むVietnamese: thách đấu (trong/ở)Korean: ~에 도전하다Turkish: -de meydan okumakUrdu: کو چیلنج کرنا (کسی چیز میں)Indonesian: menantang dalam
Example Sentences
I want to challenge you on a game of chess.
basic
He decided to challenge her on the math quiz.
basic
Let's challenge each other on who can run faster.
basic
If you think you're better, I challenge you on Ping Pong!
natural
She loves to challenge her friends on trivia questions at parties.
natural
You think you can beat me? Well, I officially challenge you on Mario Kart.
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