Associations to the word «Compete»

Wiktionary

COMPETE, verb. To contend emulously; to seek or strive for the same thing, position, or reward for which another is striving; to contend in rivalry, as for a prize or in business; as, tradesmen compete with one another.

Dictionary definition

COMPETE, verb. Compete for something; engage in a contest; measure oneself against others.

Wise words

We should have a great fewer disputes in the world if words were taken for what they are, the signs of our ideas only, and not for things themselves.
John Locke