contest
- 01 B1 Intermediate
n.a competition or game that people try to win.
n.an event in which people compete for supremacy in a particular field or to win a prize.
Simple“She entered a photography contest to see if she could win the grand prize.”
In context“The local council organised a design contest to find the most innovative architectural solution for the new community centre.”
Synonyms - 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
n.a struggle or fight between two people or groups to see who is better or stronger.
n.a struggle for superiority or victory between opposing forces or individuals.
Simple“The election was a close contest between the two main political parties.”
In context“The leadership contest revealed deep ideological divisions within the party that had been ignored for years.”
- 03 B2 Upper Intermediate
v.to say formally that you do not agree with something and try to change it.
v.to challenge or dispute the validity or accuracy of a statement, decision, or result.
Simple“The family decided to contest the will because they thought it was unfair.”
In context“Lawyers for the defendant announced their intention to contest the evidence, claiming it had been obtained through illegal means.”
- 04 B2 Upper Intermediate
v.to compete for a position or to try to win an election.
v.to engage in a competition or struggle in order to win or achieve something.
Simple“Several candidates are planning to contest the seat in the upcoming election.”
In context“The two companies continue to contest the market for high-end smartphones, each releasing new features every autumn.”
Usage contest to domestic
“On paper, it is a contest over who will run a state of about 4.7 million people.”
“The Black Sea location has been selected after Bulgarian singer Dara won this year's contest.”
PIE word *tréyes From French contester, from Old French, from Latin contestor (“to call to witness”).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.