Compete(v. i.) To contend emulously; to seek or strive for the same thing, position, or reward for which another is striving; to contend in rivalry, as for a prize or in business; as, tradesmen compete with one another.
Competed(imp. & p. p.) of Compete
Competence(n.) Alt. of Competency
Competency(n.) The state of being competent; fitness; ability; adequacy; power.
Competency(n.) Property or means sufficient for the necessaries and conveniences of life; sufficiency without excess.
Competency(n.) Legal capacity or qualifications; fitness; as, the competency of a witness or of a evidence.
Competency(n.) Right or authority; legal power or capacity to take cognizance of a cause; as, the competence of a judge or court.
Competent(a.) Answering to all requirements; adequate; sufficient; suitable; capable; legally qualified; fit.
Competent(a.) Rightfully or properly belonging; incident; -- followed by to.
Competently(adv.) In a competent manner; adequately; suitably.
Competible(a.) Compatible; suitable; consistent.
Competing(p. pr. & vb. n.) of Compete
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