compete

One entry found for compete.

Main Entry: com·pete
Pronunciation: k&m-'pEt
Function: intransitive verb
Inflected Form(s): com·pet·ed; com·pet·ing
Etymology: Late Latin competere to seek together, from Latin, to come together, agree, be suitable, from com- + petere to go to, seek -- more at FEATHER
: to strive consciously or unconsciously for an objective (as position, profit, or a prize) : be in a state of rivalry <competing teams> <companies competing for customers>