contest (n.)

  1. an occasion on which a winner is selected from among two or more contestants

    [ Syn: competition ]

  2. a struggle between rivals

    contest (v.)

  1. to make the subject of dispute, contention, or litigation; They contested the outcome of the race

    [ Syn: contend , repugn ]

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