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- pronunciation:
- chae
lihnj
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
an invitation to enter into a fight or other contest of skill.
The cowboy heard the bandit's challenge and turned to face him.- synonyms:
- dare
- similar words:
- defiance, invitation, summons
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| definition 2: |
an interesting or difficult problem or task.
Learning all the state capitals was a challenge.- synonyms:
- problem
- similar words:
- obstacle, test, venture
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| definition 3: |
a calling into question; request for an explanation or proof.
When they announced the class president, there was a challenge because there were some missing votes.- synonyms:
- dissent, protest
- similar words:
- objection, opposition
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| related words: |
competition, dare, match, protest, threat |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
challenges, challenging, challenged |
| definition 1: |
to invite to enter into a fight or contest of skill; dare.
She challenged him to another tennis match.- synonyms:
- dare, defy
- similar words:
- call, invite, provoke, summon
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| definition 2: |
to question the rightness of.
Supporters of the princess challenged the duke's claim to the throne.- synonyms:
- contest, dispute, object to
- similar words:
- contradict, criticize, denounce, deny, disagree with, oppose, protest, question
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| definition 3: |
to stir up or make more active; stimulate.
This book will challenge your thinking.- synonyms:
- arouse, inspire, stimulate
- similar words:
- stretch, tax
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| related words: |
combat, cross, defy, query, rival, taunt, threaten |
| derivation: |
challenger (n.) |
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