meaning of compete
1.  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. 
2.  compete for something; engage in a contest; measure oneself against others
						 
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