competes

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/kəmˈpiːts/

A form of compete — To be in battle or in a rivalry with another for the same thing, position, or reward; to contend.

Less commonScrabble 14

Meanings

verb
  1. indicativepresentsingularthird personthird-person singular simple present indicative of compete

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