Contest

Portuguese Meaning

contestar

disputar

lutar

debater

contender

competição

disputa

torneio

luta

debate

controvérsia

English Meaning

  1. A struggle for superiority or victory between rivals.
  2. A competition, especially one in which entrants perform separately and are rated by judges. See Synonyms at conflict.
  3. To compete or strive for.
  4. To call into question and take an active stand against; dispute or challenge: contest a will. See Synonyms at oppose.
  5. To struggle or compete; contend: contested with other bidders for the antique.