Synonyms of the word

compete

• v. To be in battle or in a rivalry with another for the same thing, position, or reward; to contend.
• v. To be in a position in which it is possible to win or triumph.
• v. To take part in a contest, game or similar event.

contend

• v. To strive in opposition; to contest; to dispute; to vie; to quarrel; to fight.
• v. To struggle or exert oneself to obtain or retain possession of, or to defend.
• v. To strive in debate; to engage in discussion; to dispute; to argue.

vie

• v. (intransitive) To rival; to struggle for superiority; to contend; to compete eagerly so as to gain something.
• v. (transitive, archaic) To rival (something), etc.
• v. (transitive) To do or produce in emulation, competition, or rivalry; to put in competition; to bandy.
• v. To stake; to wager.
• v. To stake a sum of money upon a hand of cards, as in the old game of gleek. See revie.