contest verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes
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WEBverb. /kənˈtɛst/ Verb Forms. contest something to take part in a competition, election, etc., and try to win it Three candidates contested the leadership. The party has decided not to contest this election. a hotly/fiercely/keenly contested game (= one in which the players try very hard to win and the scores are close) Definitions on the go.
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