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competed

/kəmˈpiːtɪd/

Meanings
  • Verb

    To have completed or finished a task or process.

    - "After working for hours, John finally competed his project."
    - "The team competed the construction of the building before the deadline."

Antonyms

cooperate
Rhymes
Words rhyming with competed
complete , incomplete , deplete
Variants
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compete , competed , competes , competing
Forms
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completed, completing, completes


Etymology
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The word 'compete' comes from the Latin word 'competere', which means 'to come together' or 'to agree'.


Trivia
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  1. The first modern Olympic Games were held in Athens, Greece, in 1896. The word 'Olympic' comes from the ancient Greek word 'Olympios', which means 'competing in the games'.

  2. Did you know that the term 'compete' can also be used metaphorically to describe animals in the wild? For example, two lions may compete for dominance in a pride.


Related Concepts
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  1. Competition: A contest or race between individuals, teams, or organizations, in which the performance of a given task is compared and rewards are given to the winner.


Culture
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In sports, the term 'compete' is used to describe the act of participating in a competition or event. It can also be used figuratively to describe striving to be the best in any area.

How to Memorize "competed"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a race where you are the runner and the finish line is your goal. Once you cross the finish line, you have competed the race.

  2. associate

    - Think of the word 'complete' and remember that 'compete' is its verb form. For example, a puzzle is complete when all the pieces are in place, and you compete a puzzle when you put all the pieces together.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Compete' stands for 'Can't Procrastinate, End Task' to remember the meaning of the word.


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