Competes Meaning in English
word · lemma: compete
Definition
To try to win or be more successful than others, often in a contest, game, or business.
Usage & Nuances
Usually used in formal and informal situations. Common collocations include 'competes with/against', 'competes for a prize'. Often used for sports, business, or any situation where there is rivalry.
Spanish: compitePortuguese (BR): competePortuguese (PT): competeChinese (Simplified): 竞争Chinese (Traditional): 競爭Hindi: मुकाबला करता हैArabic: يتنافسBengali: প্রতিযোগিতা করেRussian: соревнуется - конкурируетJapanese: 競争するVietnamese: cạnh tranhKorean: 경쟁한다Turkish: yarışır - rekabet ederUrdu: مقابلہ کرتا ہےIndonesian: bersaing
Example Sentences
Our company competes in a tough market with many strong rivals.
natural
He always competes hard, even when he knows he might lose.
natural
He competes for a big prize.
basic
She competes in swimming competitions every year.
basic
Our team competes against the best schools.
basic
She competes with her brother over everything, even who eats breakfast fastest.
natural