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compete

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of compete

to engage in a contest

  • prizefighters competing for the world heavyweight championship
Synonyms of compete

battle, contend, face off, fight, race, rival, vie
Words Related to compete

challenge, engage, play

jockey, jostle, maneuver

go out, try out

train, work

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