Compete
verb
To try to be more successful than others.
There are several firms competing for the contract.
Often appears as...
- compete for
- compete against
verb
To take part in a contest or competition.
She will compete in the 100 meters race.
Often appears as...
- compete in
- compete at
verb
To fight or struggle against others for the same goal or resource.
Animals have to compete for food in the wild.
Often appears as...
- compete for
- compete over
verb
To try to be more successful than others.
There are several firms competing for the contract.
Often appears as...
- compete for
- compete against
verb
To take part in a contest or competition.
She will compete in the 100 meters race.
Often appears as...
- compete in
- compete at
verb
To fight or struggle against others for the same goal or resource.
Animals have to compete for food in the wild.
Often appears as...
- compete for
- compete over
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Business Context
Used when companies or individuals strive to outdo each other in the market.
Tech companies constantly compete to release the best smartphones.
Pro Tip 2/3Direct Rivalry
Implies a head-to-head challenge where one's success is compared to another's.
The two athletes will compete against each other for the gold medal.
Pro Tip 3/3Achievement Aspiration
Suggests a strong desire to succeed or reach a certain level, often better than others.
She competes to surpass her personal best in every marathon.
Pro Tip 1/3Business Context
Used when companies or individuals strive to outdo each other in the market.
Tech companies constantly compete to release the best smartphones.
Pro Tip 2/3Direct Rivalry
Implies a head-to-head challenge where one's success is compared to another's.
The two athletes will compete against each other for the gold medal.
Pro Tip 3/3Achievement Aspiration
Suggests a strong desire to succeed or reach a certain level, often better than others.
She competes to surpass her personal best in every marathon.
Pro Tip 1/3Business Context
Used when companies or individuals strive to outdo each other in the market.
Tech companies constantly compete to release the best smartphones.
Pro Tip 2/3Direct Rivalry
Implies a head-to-head challenge where one's success is compared to another's.
The two athletes will compete against each other for the gold medal.
Pro Tip 3/3Achievement Aspiration
Suggests a strong desire to succeed or reach a certain level, often better than others.
She competes to surpass her personal best in every marathon.
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Why are there so many...
In their larval caterpillar form, they chomp hungrily through leaves at a rapid rate to help them grow and spin cocoons. But when they emerge as butterflies, these insects feed only on flower nectar. Metamorphosis means the larvae and adults of one species will never compete for the same resource,
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Rescuing Penguin Chicks...
The fisheries and the penguins, all the seabirds and all top predators are competing for the same resources. By installing marine protected areas or no fish zone. It's obviously not only benefiting the one species, there is lots of other seabird species that breed on the same island.
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How the food you eat...
can stimulate brain cells to release mood-altering norepinephrine, dopamine, and serotonin. But getting to your brain cells is tricky, and amino acids have to compete for limited access. A diet with a range of foods helps maintain a balanced combination of brain messengers,
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Why are some people...
If people were only fighting and competing throughout human evolution, natural selection would lead to more lefties being the ones that made it until there were so many of them, that it was no longer a rare asset. So in a purely competitive world,
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The power in your name PIPE...
something not only for ourselves but for the country of the whole yamakasi she does two things here one is she helps local business owners early-stage tech startups achieve high growth so that they're primed and ready to compete
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How does caffeine keep...
to compete. Of course, not all of caffeine's effects are so helpful. It might make you feel better and more alert, but it can also raise your heart rate and blood pressure, cause increased urination or diarrhea,
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How I held my breath for...
I didn't realize that it would become the most amazing journey of my life. As a young magician, I was obsessed with Houdini and his underwater challenges. So, I began, early on, competing against the other kids,
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Bilal Bomani: Plant...
How about we use that? Combine that with number three. Do not use arable land. Because crops are already growing on that land that's very scarce around the world. Number Don't compete with food crops.
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Puppy Adopted By Cat...
and harmony during feeding time but for dogs pack life requires fighting for your share in the rough and tumble of competing mouths this puppy breaks all of the cat's social conventions his wild
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Jealousy Bites PIPE Brain...
competing for parental resources such as food care and affection being a little whiny can seriously improve your odds for survival whether you're born a baby or a puppy
Video examples
Why are there so many...
In their larval caterpillar form, they chomp hungrily through leaves at a rapid rate to help them grow and spin cocoons. But when they emerge as butterflies, these insects feed only on flower nectar. Metamorphosis means the larvae and adults of one species will never compete for the same resource,
Video examples
Rescuing Penguin Chicks...
The fisheries and the penguins, all the seabirds and all top predators are competing for the same resources. By installing marine protected areas or no fish zone. It's obviously not only benefiting the one species, there is lots of other seabird species that breed on the same island.
Video examples
How the food you eat...
can stimulate brain cells to release mood-altering norepinephrine, dopamine, and serotonin. But getting to your brain cells is tricky, and amino acids have to compete for limited access. A diet with a range of foods helps maintain a balanced combination of brain messengers,
Video examples
Why are some people...
If people were only fighting and competing throughout human evolution, natural selection would lead to more lefties being the ones that made it until there were so many of them, that it was no longer a rare asset. So in a purely competitive world,
Video examples
The power in your name PIPE...
something not only for ourselves but for the country of the whole yamakasi she does two things here one is she helps local business owners early-stage tech startups achieve high growth so that they're primed and ready to compete
Video examples
How does caffeine keep...
to compete. Of course, not all of caffeine's effects are so helpful. It might make you feel better and more alert, but it can also raise your heart rate and blood pressure, cause increased urination or diarrhea,
Video examples
How I held my breath for...
I didn't realize that it would become the most amazing journey of my life. As a young magician, I was obsessed with Houdini and his underwater challenges. So, I began, early on, competing against the other kids,
Video examples
Bilal Bomani: Plant...
How about we use that? Combine that with number three. Do not use arable land. Because crops are already growing on that land that's very scarce around the world. Number Don't compete with food crops.
Video examples
Puppy Adopted By Cat...
and harmony during feeding time but for dogs pack life requires fighting for your share in the rough and tumble of competing mouths this puppy breaks all of the cat's social conventions his wild
Video examples
Jealousy Bites PIPE Brain...
competing for parental resources such as food care and affection being a little whiny can seriously improve your odds for survival whether you're born a baby or a puppy
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Quote examples
Barack Obama
American President
Are we a nation that educates the world's best and brightest in our universities, only to send them home to create businesses in countries that compete against us? Or are we a nation that encourages them to stay and create jobs, businesses, and industries right here in America?
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Jurgen Klinsmann
German Athlete
The player can only compete with the best internationally when they've committed themselves to this goal. They have to be properly supported until that point.
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Lao Tzu
Chinese Philosopher
When you are content to be simply yourself and don't compare or compete, everybody will respect you.
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Joe Thornton
Canadian Hockey Player
It's fun playing against world-class players. It makes you compete harder.
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Felipe Massa
Brazilian Driver
I have a passion for racing, for competing and for fighting on the track.
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Tito Ortiz
American Athlete
Once someone watches me compete, I'm part of them forever.
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Carlos Condit
American Mixed Martial Artist
I proved that I can compete with the best in the world.
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Heather Watson
British Athlete
I've learnt I can compete with the best in the world.
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Jarome Iginla
Canadian Hockey Player
Competing is very, very important me.
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Twyla Tharp
American Dancer
Kids should be encouraged to compete.
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Barack Obama
American President
Are we a nation that educates the world's best and brightest in our universities, only to send them home to create businesses in countries that compete against us? Or are we a nation that encourages them to stay and create jobs, businesses, and industries right here in America?
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Jurgen Klinsmann
German Athlete
The player can only compete with the best internationally when they've committed themselves to this goal. They have to be properly supported until that point.
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Lao Tzu
Chinese Philosopher
When you are content to be simply yourself and don't compare or compete, everybody will respect you.
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Joe Thornton
Canadian Hockey Player
It's fun playing against world-class players. It makes you compete harder.
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Felipe Massa
Brazilian Driver
I have a passion for racing, for competing and for fighting on the track.
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Tito Ortiz
American Athlete
Once someone watches me compete, I'm part of them forever.
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Carlos Condit
American Mixed Martial Artist
I proved that I can compete with the best in the world.
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Heather Watson
British Athlete
I've learnt I can compete with the best in the world.
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Jarome Iginla
Canadian Hockey Player
Competing is very, very important me.
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Twyla Tharp
American Dancer
Kids should be encouraged to compete.
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