MeanOF

compete

- verb (v)

Meaning: go up against in contest

Synonyms: attempt bandy battle be in the running bid challenge clash collide contend contest cope with emulate encounter essay face fence fight go after go for go for broke go for the gold grapple in the hunt jockey for position joust lock horns match strength match wits oppose participate in pit oneself against play rival run for scramble for seek prize spar strive struggle take on take part tilt try tussle vie wrestle

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