contest

US /ˈkɑːn.test/
UK /ˈkɑːn.test/
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1.

an event in which people compete for supremacy in a sport, game, or other activity, or for a prize

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She won the singing contest.
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The election was a close contest between the two candidates.
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competitiontournamentchampionshipeventmatch
1.

to engage in a dispute about; to challenge

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The company decided to contest the ruling.
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He plans to contest the election results.
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disputechallengeopposequestiongainsay
2.

to compete for or try to win (something)

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Athletes will contest the gold medal.
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Several teams will contest the championship title.
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compete forvie forfight forstrive forchallenge for
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contestant