challenge

/ˈtʃælɪndʒ/
verb
  1. To invite someone to compete or take part in a contest.
    • The champion challenged all comers to try to beat him.
    • I challenge you to a game of basketball.
    • She challenged her friend to see who could run faster.
  2. To question or dispute the truth, validity, or authority of something.
    • They challenged the results of the election.
    • He challenged the idea that money brings happiness.
    • The student challenged the teacher's explanation.
  3. To test someone's abilities or resources.
    • The difficult course challenged the students to think harder.
    • The puzzle challenged the whole family.
    • Her new job challenges her every day.
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noun
  1. A difficult task or problem that tests someone's ability.
    • Learning a new language can be a fun challenge.
    • Climbing the mountain was a huge challenge for the team.
    • The puzzle presented a real challenge to the students.
  2. An invitation or call to compete or fight.
    • She threw down the challenge for a race around the track.
    • The knight issued a challenge to anyone who doubted his honor.
    • He accepted the challenge to a chess match.
  3. A questioning of the truth or validity of something.
    • The lawyer made a challenge to the evidence in court.
    • Her challenge to the theory sparked a lively debate.
    • The scientist's challenge led to a new experiment.
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