Challenge
noun
A difficult task or problem that needs effort to solve.
Climbing Mount Everest is a huge challenge.
Often appears as...
- face a challenge
- rise to a challenge
verb
To invite someone to compete or fight.
He challenged his rival to a duel.
Often appears as...
- challenge someone to something
- challenge the status quo
noun
A call to take part in a competition.
She accepted his challenge to a chess match.
Often appears as...
- accept a challenge
- decline a challenge
verb
To question if something is true or legal.
The lawyer challenged the legality of the contract.
Often appears as...
- challenge a decision
- challenge a claim
Usage tips
Formal
Academic
noun
A difficult task or problem that needs effort to solve.
Climbing Mount Everest is a huge challenge.
Often appears as...
- face a challenge
- rise to a challenge
verb
To invite someone to compete or fight.
He challenged his rival to a duel.
Often appears as...
- challenge someone to something
- challenge the status quo
noun
A call to take part in a competition.
She accepted his challenge to a chess match.
Often appears as...
- accept a challenge
- decline a challenge
verb
To question if something is true or legal.
The lawyer challenged the legality of the contract.
Often appears as...
- challenge a decision
- challenge a claim
Usage tips
Formal
Academic
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/3Effort Required
Use 'challenge' to describe situations needing extra effort and determination.
Learning a new language is a significant challenge.
Pro Tip 2/3Problem Solving
'Challenge' often implies a problem has an achievable solution.
The Sudoku puzzle posed a pleasant challenge.
Pro Tip 3/3Growth Opportunities
Challenges can be seen as opportunities for personal growth or improvement.
He viewed the tough assignment as a challenge to improve his skills.
Pro Tip 1/3Effort Required
Use 'challenge' to describe situations needing extra effort and determination.
Learning a new language is a significant challenge.
Pro Tip 2/3Problem Solving
'Challenge' often implies a problem has an achievable solution.
The Sudoku puzzle posed a pleasant challenge.
Pro Tip 3/3Growth Opportunities
Challenges can be seen as opportunities for personal growth or improvement.
He viewed the tough assignment as a challenge to improve his skills.
Pro Tip 1/3Effort Required
Use 'challenge' to describe situations needing extra effort and determination.
Learning a new language is a significant challenge.
Pro Tip 2/3Problem Solving
'Challenge' often implies a problem has an achievable solution.
The Sudoku puzzle posed a pleasant challenge.
Pro Tip 3/3Growth Opportunities
Challenges can be seen as opportunities for personal growth or improvement.
He viewed the tough assignment as a challenge to improve his skills.
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Video examples
Handraising Twin Tiger...
So, we're calling this one Spot for the time being and this one Stripe. And he tends to have a little bit more of a feisty character than his brother. He is going to be a challenge, I can see it already. See what I mean about being stroppy? Aren't you? Yeah. That's good, you've got spirit.
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What makes muscles grow?...
The bigger the challenge becomes, the bigger the brain's signal grows, and the more motor units it rallies to help you achieve your task. But what if the door is made of solid iron? At this point, your arm muscles alone won't be able to generate enough tension to pull it open,
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What is bipolar...
The causes are complex, and consequently, diagnosing and living with bipolar disorder is a challenge. Despite this, the disorder is controllable. Certain medications like lithium can help manage risky thoughts and behaviors by stabilizing moods.
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Surf Sisters - Ep. 2 PIPE...
But again, I'm really trying to dig deep, challenge myself, find that voice and kind of honor it. A huge part of why we feel the ocean is so powerful with grief, is that she embodies this kind of endless abyss that can hold all of us.
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The psychology of...
and caring for others, like psychotherapy or practicing compassion towards others, can be helpful. The difficulty is it can be challenging for people with narcissistic personality disorder to keep working at self-betterment.
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What makes a hero? -...
You will certainly see it again. But also be sensitive to it in your own life. Listen for your call to adventure. Accept the challenge. Conquer your fear and claim the treasure you seek. And then, do it all over again.
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Are China and the US...
can in fact carve out a common future for themselves and for the world? In short, can we carve out a future which is peaceful and mutually prosperous, or are we looking at a great challenge
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How blood pressure works...
and at least 2.5 billion times during an average lifetime. That may sound like an insurmountable amount of pressure, but don't worry, your arteries are well suited for the challenge.
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Giving checkmate is...
to learn the game in the beginning it was only a game for me but it became gradually competitive it suited very much to my character as from a very early age I love challenges by
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10 TOP Natural History...
every test they face hones skills they'll need later in life but one challenge stops them in their tracks a giant petrol
Video examples
Handraising Twin Tiger...
So, we're calling this one Spot for the time being and this one Stripe. And he tends to have a little bit more of a feisty character than his brother. He is going to be a challenge, I can see it already. See what I mean about being stroppy? Aren't you? Yeah. That's good, you've got spirit.
Video examples
What makes muscles grow?...
The bigger the challenge becomes, the bigger the brain's signal grows, and the more motor units it rallies to help you achieve your task. But what if the door is made of solid iron? At this point, your arm muscles alone won't be able to generate enough tension to pull it open,
Video examples
What is bipolar...
The causes are complex, and consequently, diagnosing and living with bipolar disorder is a challenge. Despite this, the disorder is controllable. Certain medications like lithium can help manage risky thoughts and behaviors by stabilizing moods.
Video examples
Surf Sisters - Ep. 2 PIPE...
But again, I'm really trying to dig deep, challenge myself, find that voice and kind of honor it. A huge part of why we feel the ocean is so powerful with grief, is that she embodies this kind of endless abyss that can hold all of us.
Video examples
The psychology of...
and caring for others, like psychotherapy or practicing compassion towards others, can be helpful. The difficulty is it can be challenging for people with narcissistic personality disorder to keep working at self-betterment.
Video examples
What makes a hero? -...
You will certainly see it again. But also be sensitive to it in your own life. Listen for your call to adventure. Accept the challenge. Conquer your fear and claim the treasure you seek. And then, do it all over again.
Video examples
Are China and the US...
can in fact carve out a common future for themselves and for the world? In short, can we carve out a future which is peaceful and mutually prosperous, or are we looking at a great challenge
Video examples
How blood pressure works...
and at least 2.5 billion times during an average lifetime. That may sound like an insurmountable amount of pressure, but don't worry, your arteries are well suited for the challenge.
Video examples
Giving checkmate is...
to learn the game in the beginning it was only a game for me but it became gradually competitive it suited very much to my character as from a very early age I love challenges by
Video examples
10 TOP Natural History...
every test they face hones skills they'll need later in life but one challenge stops them in their tracks a giant petrol
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Quote examples
Morgan Freeman
American Actor
If you live a life of make-believe, your life isn't worth anything until you do something that does challenge your reality. And to me, sailing the open ocean is a real challenge, because it's life or death.
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William James
American Philosopher
Truth lives, in fact, for the most part on a credit system. Our thoughts and beliefs pass, so long as nothing challenges them, just as bank-notes pass so long as nobody refuses them.
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Ryan Reynolds
Canadian Actor
We might be too proud to admit it as guys, but we still need to learn how to manage responsibility, how to face our challenges.
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Wilma Rudolph
American Athlete
Later on in life, I discovered that in order for me to be successful, I had to have a challenge. I can't do a nine to five job.
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Donald Rumsfeld
American Politician
Enjoy your time in public service. It may well be one of the most interesting and challenging times of your life.
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Joseph Campbell
American Author
Opportunities to find deeper powers within ourselves come when life seems most challenging.
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Les Brown
American Speaker
Our ability to handle life's challenges is a measure of our strength of character.
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Bette Davis
American Actress
The key to life is accepting challenges. Once someone stops doing this, he's dead.
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Nelson Mandela
South African Statesman
To deny people their human rights is to challenge their very humanity.
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Venus Williams
American Tennis Player
Life's a challenge, but that's the best part.
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Morgan Freeman
American Actor
If you live a life of make-believe, your life isn't worth anything until you do something that does challenge your reality. And to me, sailing the open ocean is a real challenge, because it's life or death.
Quote examples
William James
American Philosopher
Truth lives, in fact, for the most part on a credit system. Our thoughts and beliefs pass, so long as nothing challenges them, just as bank-notes pass so long as nobody refuses them.
Quote examples
Ryan Reynolds
Canadian Actor
We might be too proud to admit it as guys, but we still need to learn how to manage responsibility, how to face our challenges.
Quote examples
Wilma Rudolph
American Athlete
Later on in life, I discovered that in order for me to be successful, I had to have a challenge. I can't do a nine to five job.
Quote examples
Donald Rumsfeld
American Politician
Enjoy your time in public service. It may well be one of the most interesting and challenging times of your life.
Quote examples
Joseph Campbell
American Author
Opportunities to find deeper powers within ourselves come when life seems most challenging.
Quote examples
Les Brown
American Speaker
Our ability to handle life's challenges is a measure of our strength of character.
Quote examples
Bette Davis
American Actress
The key to life is accepting challenges. Once someone stops doing this, he's dead.
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Nelson Mandela
South African Statesman
To deny people their human rights is to challenge their very humanity.
Quote examples
Venus Williams
American Tennis Player
Life's a challenge, but that's the best part.
Example 1 of 10
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