compete

Universal Words verb 1 ~ (with / against sb) (for sth) to try to be more successful or better than sb else who is trying to do the same as you: [V] Several companies are competing for the contract. * We can't compete with them on price. * Young children will usually compete for their mother's attention. * Small traders cannot compete in the face of cheap foreign imports. [also Vtoinf] 2 [V] ~ (in sth) (against sb) to take part in a contest or game: He's hoping to compete in the London marathon.