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- [kuh m-peet]
- /kəmˈpit/
- /kəmˈpiːt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kuh m-peet]
- /kəmˈpit/
Definitions of competed word
- verb without object competed to strive to outdo another for acknowledgment, a prize, supremacy, profit, etc.; engage in a contest; vie: to compete in a race; to compete in business. 1
- noun competed Simple past tense and past participle of compete. 1
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Origin of competed
First appearance:
before 1610 One of the 40% oldest English words
1610-20; < Latin competere to meet, coincide, be fitting, suffice (Late Latin: seek, ask for), equivalent to com- com- + petere to seek; Late Latin and E sense influenced by competitor
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Parts of speech for Competed
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pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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competed popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 94% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 50% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
competed usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for competed
verb competed
- contested — causing dispute or argument
- vied — to strive in competition or rivalry with another; contend for superiority: Swimmers from many nations were vying for the title.
- strove — simple past tense of strive.
- participated — to take or have a part or share, as with others; partake; share (usually followed by in): to participate in profits; to participate in a play.
- battled — Simple past tense and past participle of battle.
Antonyms for competed
verb competed
- agreed — If people are agreed on something, they have reached a joint decision on it or have the same opinion about it.
- retreated — the forced or strategic withdrawal of an army or an armed force before an enemy, or the withdrawing of a naval force from action.
- aided — to provide support for or relief to; help: to aid the homeless victims of the fire.
- assisted — to give support or aid to; help: Please assist him in moving the furniture.
- forgot — a simple past tense and past participle of forget.
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