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| contend |
to compete. [1/3 definitions] |
| dispute |
to argue over; compete for. [1/4 definitions] |
| enter |
to take part in or compete in. [1/7 definitions] |
| league1 |
a group of sports teams that compete with one another. [1/2 definitions] |
| race1 |
to run or compete against. [1/7 definitions] |
| rival |
to try to do better than; compete with or against. [1/4 definitions] |
| talent show |
a program of entertainment that consists of various performers and performing groups who compete to show off their talent. Performances are mostly musical, but there are often comedy and dance routines, acrobatics, and other types of entertainment also. |
| try out |
to compete for a position, as for a job, play, or sport. [1/2 definitions] |
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