challenge

Meanings

• noun

  A situation or task that tests someone's abilities, skills, or powers.

  - "The mountain climb presented a great challenge for the adventurous group."
  - "Facing a challenge can help us grow and develop."

• verb

  To confront or face (someone or something) with defiance or opposition.

  - "The underdog team challenged the reigning champions in the final match."
  - "He was not afraid to challenge the authority of his boss."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈtʃæl.əndʒ/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

becall , call out

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with challenge
rally , valley , melly , jelly , elly

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Variants

List of all variants of challenge that leads to same result
challenge , challengeable , challenged , challenger , challengers , challenges , challenging , peremptory challenge , peremptory challenges , rise to the challenge , rise to the occasion , rise to the occasion/challenge

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Forms

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challenges, challenged, challenging, challengedly

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Etymology

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The word 'challenge' comes from the Old French word 'chalengier', meaning 'to test, to prove'. It was first used in English in the late 15th century.

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Trivia

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1. The longest word in the English language with the letter 'e' repeated the most number of times is 'challenge' with a total of 10 letters and 6 'e's.

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Related Concepts

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1. Obstacle: An obstacle is a thing that blocks progress or makes achievement difficult. Challenges can be seen as obstacles that need to be overcome.

2. Adversity: Adversity refers to difficult or unpleasant conditions. Facing challenges can be considered a form of adversity.

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Culture

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The term 'challenge' has been used extensively in various fields. In sports, it refers to a contest or competition. In business, it can mean a proposal or demand for action. In psychology, it can refer to a situation that puts a person's coping skills to the test.

How to Memorize "challenge"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a mountain climb. Visualize the climbers facing challenges as they ascend the mountain.
   - Picture a person standing up to confront a difficult situation.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'challenge' with the idea of overcoming obstacles. Think of it as an opportunity to grow and improve.
   - Link the word 'challenge' with the concept of defiance and opposition.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the acronym C-H-A-L-L-E-N-G-E: Challenge = Confronting Hurdles And Learning New Experiences

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