Complete Definition of "contest"

English

Pronunciation
(noun):
*(RP): /�k�nt�st/, /<tt>"kQntEst</tt>/
*(US): k�n't�st, /�k�nt�st/, /<tt>"kAntEst</tt>/
(verb): k�nt�st', /k�n�t�st/, /<tt>k@n"tEst</tt>/
Rhymes: Rhymes:English:-�st|-�st

Noun
en-noun|s|-

  1. uncountable controversy; debate

#:no contest

  1. uncountable struggle for superiority; combat
  2. countable a competition

#:The child entered the spelling contest.

Synonyms
(controversy): controversy, debate, discussion
(combat): battle, combat, fight
(competition): competition, pageant

Translations

trans-top|controversy
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trans-top|combat
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trans-top|competition
French: concours m
Hebrew: ת�ר�ת (takharut) f
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Italian: concorso m
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Intransitive verb
rfc-trverb|Intransitive verb
en-verb

  1. to contend

#: I will contest for the open seat on the board.

Synonyms
(contend): compete, contend, go in for

Translations

trans-top|contend
Hebrew: ��ת�ר�ת (le'hitkharot)
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Transitive verb
en-verb

  1. to call into question; to oppose

#: The rival contested the dictator's re-election because of claims of voting irregularities.

Synonyms
(oppose): call into question, oppose

Antonyms
(oppose): support

Translations

trans-top|oppose
Finnish: (to call into question) kyseenalaistaa, kritisoida; (to oppose) vastustaa, (law) kieltää
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