Contest (v. t.) |
To make a subject of dispute, contention, litigation, or emulation; to contend for; to call in question; to controvert; to oppose; to dispute. |
Contest (v. t.) |
To strive earnestly to hold or maintain; to struggle to defend; as, the troops contested every inch of ground. |
Contest (v. t.) |
To make a subject of litigation; to defend, as a suit; to dispute or resist; as a claim, by course of law; to controvert. |
Contest (v. i.) |
To engage in contention, or emulation; to contend; to strive; to vie; to emulate; -- followed usually by with. |
Contest (n.) |
Earnest dispute; strife in argument; controversy; debate; altercation. |
Contest (n.) |
Earnest struggle for superiority, victory, defense, etc.; competition; emulation; strife in arms; conflict; combat; encounter. |
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Commune in Mayenne, France |
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2013 American comedy-drama film |
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Episode of Bottom (S1 E3) |
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Ship |
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Novel by Matthew Reilly |
Contest Synonyms |
Competition |
Contest Synonyms |
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Contest Synonyms |
Repugn, Contend |
Translations |
Contest in Spanish |
Example Sentence (Quote) "A bumper of good liquor Will end a contest quicker Than justice, judge, or vicar." - Richard Brinsley Sheridan |
Example Sentence (Quote) " Great contest follows, and much learned dust Involves the combatants; each claiming truth, And truth disclaiming both." - Contention |
Example Sentence (Quote) "I can't believe. You are the most contest of your attack?" - Fictional last words in animated television series |
Example Sentence (Quote) "I think politics in general are just like a popularity contest but McCain is just... old." - D. L. Hughley |
Example Sentence (Quote) "Ms. Gemini Croquette: [in contest commercial] Perfect meal for a perfect world." - The Fifth Element |