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compete
[/kəmˈpiːt/]
verb
competir
1.
To strive against others to achieve superiority in a contest or rivalry
The athletes compete in the Olympic Games.
Os atletas competem nos Jogos Olímpicos.
2.
To take part in a competition or contest
She decided to compete in the spelling bee.
Ela decidiu competir na competição de soletração.
3.
To be in a state of rivalry; to try to outdo each other
Companies compete for market share.
As empresas competem por participação de mercado.
NYC Slang
go hard
Synonyms
contest
rival
vie
contend
race
challenge
Antonyms
cooperate
collaborate
yield
surrender
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
competir
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
competir
Standard usage, no regional variation
São Paulo
competir
Standard usage, no regional variation
Portugal
competir
Standard usage in European Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
compete for the crown
compete on a level playing field
compete tooth and nail
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