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compete meaning in Sanskrit

स्पर्धते spardhate

/kəmˈpiːt/

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compete in Sanskrit: स्पर्धते (spardhate). In English, compete means to be in battle or in a rivalry with another for the same thing, position, or reward; to contend.

Sanskrit words for compete

to contend
स्पर्धते spardhate

English meaning of compete

  1. verb To be in battle or in a rivalry with another for the same thing, position, or reward; to contend.
  2. verb To be in a position in which it is possible to win or triumph.
  3. verb To take part in a contest, game or similar event.
  4. verb To strive to achieve or obtain something which another also strives for, whether knowingly or unknowingly.

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Questions about compete in Sanskrit

What is the meaning of compete in Sanskrit?
Compete in Sanskrit is स्पर्धते (spardhate).
compete इत्यस्य संस्कृते कः अर्थः?
Compete: स्पर्धते (spardhate).
What does compete mean in English?
Compete means to be in battle or in a rivalry with another for the same thing, position, or reward; to contend.

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