contest

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verb

con·test kən-ˈtest How to pronounce contest (audio)

ˈkän-ˌtest How to pronounce contest (audio)

contested; contesting; contests

intransitive verb

: strive, vie

contested for power

transitive verb

: to make the subject of dispute, contention, or litigation

especially : dispute, challenge

The deceased's relatives are contesting his will.

contestable

kən-ˈte-stə-bəl How to pronounce contest (audio)

adjective

contester noun

contest

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noun

con·test ˈkän-ˌtest How to pronounce contest (audio)

: a struggle for superiority or victory : competition

a football contest between rival teams

: a competition in which each contestant performs without direct contact with or interference from competitors

He won the contest for best photograph.

Example Sentences

Verb She plans to contest a seat in Congress next year. Both candidates have agreed to another debate before this hotly contested election. Noun Contest winners receive a cash prize. Will you enter the contest? She hopes to win the contest for mayor. Democrats and Republicans are engaged in a contest for control of the House of Representatives. See More

Recent Examples on the Web

Verb

Aiello, who chose not to contest the allegations, apologized to the patient, was recertified as a radiologist and completed a number of medical courses, DPH records show.

Hartford Courant, 16 Aug. 2022 Many of the hundreds of thousands of people audited each year are chosen at random, and most taxpayers can’t afford a lawyer to go to Tax Court to contest IRS claims of tax liability.

The Editorial Board, WSJ, 14 Aug. 2022 Is Bolsonaro preparing to contest the election no matter the outcome?

David Faris, The Week, 21 July 2022 But before either husband or wife in the Andrews case was forced to take the stand, Kate agreed not to contest the case.

April White, BostonGlobe.com, 7 June 2022 Collier-Williams in March appointed a receiver, after Optima agreed not to contest the appointment.

Eric Heisig, cleveland, 21 Sep. 2021 Purdue also agreed not to contest an official fact-finding document detailing the company’s marketing methods, which management designed specifically to overcome physician fears about addiction.

Washington Post, 8 Apr. 2021 Geyser would later receive a 40-year commitment to a state mental hospital after prosecutors agreed not to contest her insanity defense.

Christopher Kuhagen, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 10 Mar. 2021 Dollar General can either pay the fines, contest the citation or request a meeting with OSHA’s area director.

Zachary Hansen, ajc, 15 Aug. 2022

Noun

In turn, this very well may prove to be a close, low-scoring contest.

Xl Media, cleveland, 8 Sep. 2022 The residency is part of the Tinta Oscura contest, which received a total of 262 scripts from 13 countries.

Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 8 Sep. 2022 Tuesday night defeated Boston City Councilor Ricardo Arroyo in their Democratic primary, according to Associated Press projections, ending a bruising, ugly contest that was rife with controversy.

Danny Mcdonald, BostonGlobe.com, 7 Sep. 2022 But one feeling that for sure wins every contest — empathy.

Neil Senturia, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Sep. 2022 Pence has also made multiple stops over the past year and a half in South Carolina, which holds the third contest — and first southern primary — in the Republican presidential nominating calendar.

Paul Steinhauser, Fox News, 4 Sep. 2022 Shrek Jesus and Sihakom participated in the roar contest, which is one of many events held at Shrekfest.

Drake Bentley, Journal Sentinel, 4 Sep. 2022 Enjoy log-sawing contest, dance groups, kid-friendly Kinderplatz area with games and activities.

Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 2 Sep. 2022 The event for women 21 and older will be held from 4:30 to 9:30 Wednesday, Oct. 5, at Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St., and will include dancing, a scavenger hunt, a costume contest, caricature artist, food and adult drinks.

Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Verb

borrowed from Middle French & Latin; Middle French contester "to debate, make the subject of dispute," earlier "to refuse to recognize a right or claim," probably borrowed from Old Occitan contestar, borrowed from Latin contestārī "to call to witness," in the phrase lītem contestārī (with līt-, līs "dispute at law") "to join issue in a legal suit," from con- con- + -testārī, verbal derivative of testis "witness" — more at testament

Noun

derivative of contest entry 1

First Known Use

Verb

1603, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense

Noun

1630, in the meaning defined at sense 1

单词	contestable
释义	contest 1 of 2 verb con·test kən-ˈtest ˈkän-ˌtest contested; contesting; contests intransitive verb : strive, vie contested for power transitive verb : to make the subject of dispute, contention, or litigation especially : dispute, challenge The deceased's relatives are contesting his will. contestable kən-ˈte-stə-bəl adjective contester noun contest 2 of 2 noun con·test ˈkän-ˌtest 1 : a struggle for superiority or victory : competition a football contest between rival teams 2 : a competition in which each contestant performs without direct contact with or interference from competitors He won the contest for best photograph. Synonyms Verb challenge dispute impeach oppugn query question Noun ball game battle combat competition conflict confrontation contention dogfight duel face-off grapple match rivalry strife struggle sweepstakes sweep-stake tug-of-war war warfare See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Verb She plans to contest a seat in Congress next year. Both candidates have agreed to another debate before this hotly contested election. Noun Contest winners receive a cash prize. Will you enter the contest? She hopes to win the contest for mayor. Democrats and Republicans are engaged in a contest for control of the House of Representatives. See More Recent Examples on the Web Verb Aiello, who chose not to contest the allegations, apologized to the patient, was recertified as a radiologist and completed a number of medical courses, DPH records show. Hartford Courant, 16 Aug. 2022 Many of the hundreds of thousands of people audited each year are chosen at random, and most taxpayers can’t afford a lawyer to go to Tax Court to contest IRS claims of tax liability. The Editorial Board, WSJ, 14 Aug. 2022 Is Bolsonaro preparing to contest the election no matter the outcome? David Faris, The Week, 21 July 2022 But before either husband or wife in the Andrews case was forced to take the stand, Kate agreed not to contest the case. April White, BostonGlobe.com, 7 June 2022 Collier-Williams in March appointed a receiver, after Optima agreed not to contest the appointment. Eric Heisig, cleveland, 21 Sep. 2021 Purdue also agreed not to contest an official fact-finding document detailing the company’s marketing methods, which management designed specifically to overcome physician fears about addiction. Washington Post, 8 Apr. 2021 Geyser would later receive a 40-year commitment to a state mental hospital after prosecutors agreed not to contest her insanity defense. Christopher Kuhagen, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 10 Mar. 2021 Dollar General can either pay the fines, contest the citation or request a meeting with OSHA’s area director. Zachary Hansen, ajc, 15 Aug. 2022 Noun In turn, this very well may prove to be a close, low-scoring contest. Xl Media, cleveland, 8 Sep. 2022 The residency is part of the Tinta Oscura contest, which received a total of 262 scripts from 13 countries. Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 8 Sep. 2022 Tuesday night defeated Boston City Councilor Ricardo Arroyo in their Democratic primary, according to Associated Press projections, ending a bruising, ugly contest that was rife with controversy. Danny Mcdonald, BostonGlobe.com, 7 Sep. 2022 But one feeling that for sure wins every contest — empathy. Neil Senturia, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Sep. 2022 Pence has also made multiple stops over the past year and a half in South Carolina, which holds the third contest — and first southern primary — in the Republican presidential nominating calendar. Paul Steinhauser, Fox News, 4 Sep. 2022 Shrek Jesus and Sihakom participated in the roar contest, which is one of many events held at Shrekfest. Drake Bentley, Journal Sentinel, 4 Sep. 2022 Enjoy log-sawing contest, dance groups, kid-friendly Kinderplatz area with games and activities. Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 2 Sep. 2022 The event for women 21 and older will be held from 4:30 to 9:30 Wednesday, Oct. 5, at Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St., and will include dancing, a scavenger hunt, a costume contest, caricature artist, food and adult drinks. Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Verb borrowed from Middle French & Latin; Middle French contester "to debate, make the subject of dispute," earlier "to refuse to recognize a right or claim," probably borrowed from Old Occitan contestar, borrowed from Latin contestārī "to call to witness," in the phrase lītem contestārī (with līt-, līs "dispute at law") "to join issue in a legal suit," from con- con- + -testārī, verbal derivative of testis "witness" — more at testament Noun derivative of contest entry 1 First Known Use Verb 1603, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense Noun 1630, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Phrases Containing contest no contest popularity contest beauty contest no contest popularity contest beauty contest Kids Definition contest 1 of 2 noun con·test ˈkän-ˌtest : a struggle for victory : competition a pie baking contest contest 2 of 2 verb con·test kən-ˈtest contested; contesting : to make (something) a cause of dispute or fighting They will contest a claim to the fortune. Legal Definition contest 1 of 2 transitive verb con·test kən-ˈtest : to dispute or challenge through legal procedures contest a will contest 2 of 2 noun con·test ˈkän-ˌtest : a challenge brought through formal or legal procedures boundary controversies or other contests between states Felix Frankfurter specifically : will contest see also no contest clause contestable adjective as in disputable Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance disputable debatable arguable problematic moot problematical questionable dubious doubtable Antonyms & Near Antonyms axiomatic self-evident clear transparent prima facie evident apparent obvious manifest plain unmistakable self-explanatory patent open-and-shut hands-down See More
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contest

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Phrases Containing contest

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