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compete

verb

Definition of COMPETE

to engage in a contest <prizefighters competing for the world heavyweight championship>

Synonyms battle, contend, face off, fight, race, rival, vie

Related Words challenge, engage, play; jockey, jostle, maneuver; go out, try out; train, work

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