Contest Meaning and Definition


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Contest meaning

Word: Contest

How to pronounce: ˈkɒntest

Noun

Definitions:

1. An event in which people compete for supremacy in a sport, activity, or particular quality.

Example sentences: "A beauty contest"

Transitive verb

Definitions:

1. Engage in competition to attain (a position of power)

Example sentences: "She declared her intention to contest the presidency"

2. Oppose (an action, decision, or theory) as mistaken or wrong.

Example sentences: "The former chairman contests his dismissal"


Synonyms:

competition

pageant

olympiad

rivalry

tournament

contention

race

race condition

event

tourney

sweepstakes

dispute

challenge

controversy

debate

discussion

compete

struggle

combat

duel

battle

warfare

fight

tussle

match

game

matchup

contend

confrontation

clash

conflict

skirmish

scrimmage

scuffle

fray

impeach


Derivations:

contesting

contested

contestation

contestant


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Contest in Other Languages...

Spanish: Concurso

German: Wettbewerb

French: Concours

Italian: Concorso

Turkish: Yarışma


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