compete
com-pete · verb
Definitions
verb
- 1.
To strive against others to achieve a goal or win a prize.
- 2.
To try to gain business by offering better products or prices.
- 3.
To be able to rival or match someone or something.
Phrases & expressions
- •compete for — to try to win or obtain
- •compete against — to rival
- •compete with — to try to match or surpass
Related words
Etymology
From Latin "competere" meaning to strive together, from "com-" (together) and "petere" (to seek, aim at).