To Compete

1. To be in battle or in a rivalry with another for the same thing, position, or reward; to contend
2. To be in a position in which it is possibleto win or triumph.
3. To take part in a contest, game or similar event

Usage notes

A person will compete for a prize received for winning a competition. Two or more persons compete against one another if they are rivals. Two or more persons can compete with each other as teammates, however compete with is also used to indicate two persons competing against each other.