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contests Definition and Meaning in English (contests definition)

noun
Synonyms:competitionstournamentsmatches
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Contests definition: Contests are events in which people compete for supremacy, a prize, or an honor.

Definitions of Contests

  1. 1noun

    Contests are events in which people compete for supremacy, a prize, or an honor.

  2. 2verb

    When someone contests something, they challenge or dispute it, often in a formal setting.

Example Sentences

casual

“The school hosts various academic and sports contests throughout the year.”

casual

“She often contests the referee's decisions during the game.”

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infinitivecontest
past tensecontested
present participlecontesting
nouncontest
agent nouncontestant

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Contests definition: Contests are events in which people compete for supremacy, a prize, or an honor.
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