compete for



compete for someone or something

to contend against or contest [someone] for someone or something; to struggle for someone or something [against a competitor]. They are competing for a lovely prize. Ed and Roger are competing for Alice's attention.
See also: compete

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Amadoah-MAH-dhoSpanish
Elfriedeel-FREE-dəGerman
Shavonneshə-VAWN (English)Irish, English
AmunAH-mun (English)Egyptian Mythology (Anglicized)
Purushottam-Indian, Hindi, Marathi
TÉLesphore-French