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Word entry · 7 letters

compete

Best crossword clue

"Vie for a prize"

7 letters · collected on this word page

7 lettersPronunciation /kəmˈpiːt/Part of speech verbSorted ceemoptStarts with CEnds with E2 cluesVery common crossword word
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Definitions

  1. To take part in a contest or rivalry.

Word origin

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

Used in a sentence

  • The idea behind Sir Montagu's gift is that there should be for the amateur clubs a trophy which will take the place of the Stanley Cup, now becoming a trophy for which professional clubs will alone compete.

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Used as a crossword answer2 curated clues

01Vie for a prize7 letters
02Vie7 letters

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