rivaled

Meanings

• verb

  competed or contended with someone or something, especially in a specific area; challenged or matched someone or something.

  - "The two companies have rivaled each other in the market for years."
  - "My younger brother has rivaled me in academic achievements."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with rivaled
dived , rived , rived , strived , rived

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Variants

List of all variants of rivaled that leads to same result
rival , rivaled , rivaling , rivalled , rivalling , rivals

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Forms

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rivaler, rivaling, rivaled

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'to be equal', from Old French rive, 'bank, side'. The meaning 'to compete' developed in the 16th century.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'rivaled' is derived from the Old French word 'rive', which means 'bank' or 'side'.

2. In the world of sports, the term 'rivalry' is often used to describe the intense competition and mutual respect between two teams or athletes.

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Related Concepts

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1. competition: A situation or an event in which people, organizations, or countries, etc., engage with each other in a contest or race to be the best or to achieve something.

2. contender: A person or thing that competes or is capable of competing; a rival or opponent.

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Culture

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The term 'rivaled' has been used extensively in literature, particularly in the context of competition and conflict between characters. In art, it can be seen as a theme in paintings and sculptures depicting adversaries or opponents. In music, it can be found in song lyrics that describe rivalry or competition.

How to Memorize "rivaled"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine two people or entities facing each other, each trying to outdo the other in a specific area or task.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'rivaled' with the idea of competition or challenge.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a phrase, such as 'Rivaled: Rivalry Involves Valiant Efforts Always' to help remember the meaning of the word.

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