compete
compete(
kuhm
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pit
)An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
1. (to contend)
Writers from all over the world compete for this prestigious prize.Escritores de todo el mundo compiten por este prestigioso premio.
a. participar
Alexandra is going to compete at the gymnastics meet next Saturday.Alexandra va a participar en el encuentro de gimnasia el próximo sábado.
3. (commerce)
a. hacer la competencia
To compete in this market, we need to reduce the prices of our products.Para poder hacer la competencia en este mercado, hay que rebajar los precios de nuestros productos.
b. competir
We're only a local store. We can't compete with the big supermarkets.Somos solo una tienda de barrio, no podemos competir con los grandes supermercados.
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