Examples of “challenge” in a Sentence

noun A task or situation that tests someone's abilities in a demanding but often rewarding way.

• Looking after three young children is a real challenge, but I enjoy it.
• Learning a new language was a challenge she genuinely enjoyed.
• Running the marathon was the biggest physical challenge of his life.

noun An invitation to a contest, or a questioning of something's validity.

• The champion accepted the challenge and agreed to play the young newcomer.
• The lawyer filed a legal challenge to the ruling.
• He issued a challenge to anyone who doubted his claim.

verb To dispute or question something, or to invite someone to a contest.

• Some parents challenged the school's plan to shorten the lunch break.
• She challenged the referee's decision.
• He challenged his rival to a rematch.