Word Type

Verb

The word "compete" can be used as a verb.

Word Relationships

Opposites (Antonyms)

cooperate

Derived Terms

competimer coopete non-compete noncompete outcompete recompete

First Subevents

join event prepare ready emotionally and physically train win

Last Subevents

lose win

Prerequisites

do better enter competition find competitor find opponent focus and concentrate have opponent improve increase skill know rules inside and out mentally prepare for challenge play game practice skill read rules sharpen skills sign up start stretch train

Subevents

enjoyment get adrenalin pumping lose prepare mentally and physically prepared mentally try best can try hard try to outdo opponent try to win win

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

act move

Motivated By Goal

achiever challenge youself against other fun gain good at improve own performance like to win natural selection tells to pleasure of winning test own powers there only one opening available try to win victory over opponent win win against opponent

Related Terms

competent competition competitor

Related Terms

battle contend contest game position possible reward rivalry take part thing triumph win

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