Basic

compete

/kəmˈpiːt/

com · pete kəm · ˈpiːt

English Definition

v. to try to win against others

中文释义

竞争，比赛

Significado en Español

competir

한국어 뜻

경쟁하다, 겨루다

Nghĩa Tiếng Việt

cạnh tranh, thi đấu

Example Sentence

Runners from many countries compete in the race.

来自许多国家的选手参加这场比赛。

Synonyms

contend rival vie

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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the best synonym for the word “compete”:

A cooperate
B collaborate
C assist
D contend

Show answer

D — contend. “compete” means v. to try to win against others

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

Runners from many different countries came to ______ in the great race.

A relax
B rest
C watch
D compete

Show answer

D — compete. “compete” means v. to try to win against others

Common questions about “compete”

What does “compete” mean?

compete — v. to try to win against others. In Chinese: 竞争，比赛.

How do you pronounce “compete”?

compete is pronounced /kəmˈpiːt/. It breaks into 2 syllables: com · pete.

How do you use “compete” in a sentence?

Runners from many countries compete in the race. (来自许多国家的选手参加这场比赛。)

What are synonyms for “compete”?

contend, rival, vie — all close in meaning to compete (v. to try to win against others).

Is “compete” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. compete appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

Progress / 学习进度

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Mastered: 0 / 2445 (0%)

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compete

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