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challenge Definition and Meaning in English (challenge definition)

noun
Synonyms:difficultyobstacleproblem
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Challenge definition: A call to someone to participate in a competitive situation or fight to decide who is superior in terms of ability or strength.

Definitions of Challenge

  1. 1noun

    A call to someone to participate in a competitive situation or fight to decide who is superior in terms of ability or strength.

  2. 2verb

    To invite someone to engage in a contest or to question the truth or validity of something.

  3. 3noun

    A difficult task or situation that tests someone's abilities and requires effort to overcome.

Example Sentences

“She accepted the challenge to climb the highest mountain.”

“The new project presents a significant challenge for the team.”

“He decided to challenge the decision made by the committee.”

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Inflected Word Forms

past participlechallenged
agent nounchallenger
adjectivechallenging
adjectiveunchallengeable

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

take on a challengecollocation

To accept a difficult task or responsibility.

rise to the challengeidiom

To deal successfully with a difficult situation or problem.

meet a challengecollocation

To successfully deal with a difficult situation or task.

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Challenge definition: A call to someone to participate in a competitive situation or fight to decide who is superior in terms of ability or strength.
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'Challenge' translates to 'challenge' in English. Challenge definition: A call to someone to participate in a competitive situation or fight to decide who is superior in terms of ability or strength.
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