contest
/ˈkɑntɛst/
noun
- A competition in which people try to win by being the best, fastest, or most skilled.
- Our school is hosting a science contest next month.
- She won first place in the spelling contest.
- The baking contest had over fifty participants.
- A struggle or fight for power or control.
- The election was a close contest between the two candidates.
- The contest for the championship lasted until the final seconds.
- There was a bitter contest for the leadership of the party.
Synonyms
verb
- To challenge or dispute something, such as a decision, claim, or result.
- The losing team decided to contest the referee's call.
- She plans to contest the will in court.
- Many people contest the accuracy of that historical account.
- To compete for something, such as a prize, position, or title.
- Several candidates are contesting the seat in the upcoming election.
- They will contest the championship match next Saturday.
- Three athletes will contest the gold medal in the final race.