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contest meaning in Sanskrit

स्पर्धते spardhate

/ˈkɒn.tɛst/

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contest in Sanskrit: स्पर्धते (spardhate). In English, contest means controversy; debate.

Sanskrit words for contest

to contend
स्पर्धते spardhate

English meaning of contest

  1. noun Controversy; debate.
  2. noun Struggle for superiority; combat.
  3. noun A competition.
  4. verb To contend.

Full definition of contest

contest in a sentence

  • The child entered the spelling contest.
  • I will contest for the open seat on the board.
  • The rival contested the dictator's re-election because of claims of voting irregularities.

Synonyms of contest

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contest in other languages

Questions about contest in Sanskrit

What is the meaning of contest in Sanskrit?
Contest in Sanskrit is स्पर्धते (spardhate).
contest इत्यस्य संस्कृते कः अर्थः?
Contest: स्पर्धते (spardhate).
What does contest mean in English?
Contest means controversy; debate.

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