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competere — meaning in English

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English meaning

compete verb To try to win or do better than others in a contest, market, or rivalry.
rival noun A person, team, or organisation competing for the same goal as another.
vie verb To compete eagerly with others to get or achieve something.

Senses

competere is used for these senses in English:

vie (intransitive) To fight for superiority; to contend; to compete eagerly so as to gain something.

rival — full definition

noun A person, team, or organisation competing for the same goal as another.
verb To be as good as, or nearly as good as, someone or something else.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related Italian words

gareggiare rivale avversario antagonista competitore pari rivaleggiare essere in lizza lottare