compete

Meanings

Verb

compete for something; engage in a contest; measure oneself against others
To be in battle or in a rivalry with another for the same thing, position, or reward; to contend
To be in a position in which it is possible to win or triumph.
To take part in a contest, game or similar event
To strive to achieve or obtain something which another also strives for, whether knowingly or unknowingly.

Origin / Etymology

Borrowed from Middle French competer, from Latin competere (“to coincide, to be equal to, to be capable of”), from com- (“with”) + petō (“I seek, I aim for, I strive for”). Compare Latin competītor (“competitor”).

Synonyms

contend, vie

Antonyms

cooperate

Scrabble Score: 13

compete is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
compete is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
compete is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 16

compete is a valid Words With Friends word