Definition of compete

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com·pete    (km-pt) KEY 

intr.v.
com·pet·ed, com·pet·ing, com·petes

To strive against another or others to attain a goal, such as an advantage or a victory. See Synonyms at rival.

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ETYMOLOGY:
Late Latin competere, to strive together, from Latin, to coincide, be suitable : com-, com- + petere, to seek; see pet- in Indo-European roots