COMPETE

Meaning

To be in battle or in a rivalry with another for the same thing, position, or reward; to contend.

Etymology

Origin: Latin

Borrowed from Middle French competer, from Latin competere (“to coincide, to be equal to, to be capable of”), from com- (“with”) + petō (“to seek; to aim for, strive for”). Compare Latin competītor (“competitor”).

Synonyms & Antonyms

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 4 recorded puzzles:

• 2025-05-01MCPLEOT
• 2024-08-05MTCPEDO
• 2023-05-15PCTOMED
• 2023-02-11PTCOMEN