Compete

usgb/kəmˈpiːt/
verb

To try to be more successful than others.

There are several firms competing for the contract.
Visual representation of "compete" - to try to be more successful than others

Often appears as...

  • compete for
  • compete against
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Business Context

Used when companies or individuals strive to outdo each other in the market.

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Tech companies constantly compete to release the best smartphones.
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Direct Rivalry

Implies a head-to-head challenge where one's success is compared to another's.

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The two athletes will compete against each other for the gold medal.
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Achievement Aspiration

Suggests a strong desire to succeed or reach a certain level, often better than others.

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She competes to surpass her personal best in every marathon.
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