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How to pronounce “compete”
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Pronunciation guide for compete
- Learning goal
- Practice the English pronunciation of compete with real speech in context.
- Available examples
- 8 YouTube examples
- Real speech example
- Levy Rozman
I used to compete in tennis.
- Definition summary
- To be in battle or in a rivalry with another for the same thing, position, or reward; to contend.
Example 1 of 8
How to pronounce compete
Levy Rozman

I used to compete in tennis.
Example Sentences
A Deep Dive Into “compete”
Meaning
- [Verb]
- 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.
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