contest

B2Frequent NGSL-3
UK /ˈkɒntest/US /ˈkɑːntest/

Meaning

noun
a competition in which people try to win something
to hold a singing/talent contest
verb
to take part in a competition, election, etc. and try to win it
Three candidates contested the leadership.

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