noun
contest
KON-tehst
noun
1
A competition in which people try to win or achieve the best result.
"She entered the baking contest on a whim and took first prize."
verb
1
To formally challenge or dispute something, such as a decision or claim.
"He plans to contest the will in court."
"The losing candidate contested the election results."
How to Use Contest
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither a competition (noun) or to formally challenge/dispute something (verb).
Common pairings
contest a decision
beauty contest
contest the results
Word Forms
contested past tense, contests plural, contests singular
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Etymology
From French contester, from Latin contestor, "to call to witness" (used originally in launching a lawsuit).