contest

¹con·test

verb \kən-ˈtest, ˈkän-ˌ\

Definition of CONTEST

intransitive verb

: strive, vie

transitive verb

: to make the subject of dispute, contention, or litigation; especially : dispute, challenge

— con·test·able \-ˈtes-tə-bəl\ adjective

— con·test·er noun

Examples of CONTEST

1. She plans to contest a seat in Congress next year.
2. Both candidates have agreed to another debate before this hotly contested election.

Origin of CONTEST

Middle French contester, from Latin contestari (litem) to bring an action at law, from contestari to call to witness, from com- + testis witness — more at testament

First Known Use: 1603

Related to CONTEST

Synonyms: challenge, dispute, impeach, oppugn, query, question

Antonyms: accept, believe, embrace, swallow

Related Words: doubt, mistrust; kick (about), object (to), protest; combat, fight, oppose, resist

Near Antonyms: back, defend, support; advocate, champion, promote; abide, endure, stomach, tolerate

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Rhymes with CONTEST

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