# competes

Pronunciation: say "kuhm-PEETS" /kəmˈpits/

## Verb

1. Third-person singular simple present of compete. — third-person singular simple present indicative of compete
   - Simple: Third-person singular simple present of compete. Use this form with he, she, or it.
   - _He competes professionally on the international tennis circuit._
   - _The small bakery competes with two large chains on the same street._

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