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verb \kən-ˈtest, ˈkän-ˌ\Definition of CONTEST
intransitive verb
transitive verb
: to make the subject of dispute, contention, or litigation; especially : dispute, challenge
— con·test·able \-ˈtes-tə-bəl\ adjective
— con·test·er noun
See Examples of CONTEST
- She plans to contest a seat in Congress next year.
- Both candidates have agreed to another debate before this hotly contested election.
Origin of CONTEST
Middle French contester, from Latin contestari (litem) to bring an action at law, from contestari to call to witness, from com- + testis witness — more at testament
First Known Use: 1603
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Rhymes with CONTEST
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2con·test
noun \ˈkän-ˌtest\Definition of CONTEST
1
: a struggle for superiority or victory : competition
2
: a competition in which each contestant performs without direct contact with or interference from competitors
Examples of CONTEST
- Contest winners receive a cash prize.
- Will you enter the contest?
- She hopes to win the contest for mayor.
- Democrats and Republicans are engaged in a contest for control of the House of Representatives.
First Known Use of CONTEST
1630
Related to CONTEST
- Synonyms
- ball game, battle, combat, competition, conflict, confrontation, contention, dogfight, duel, face-off, grapple, match, rivalry, strife, struggle, sweepstakes (also sweep-stake), tug-of-war, war, warfare
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