verb as in strong fondness

Strongest matches

contest, duel

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Example Sentences

Example:The spelling contest was a great way to encourage students to improve their vocabulary.

Definition:a competition, especially a public contest between competitors who exhibit or demonstrate skills, wits, etc. in the presence of an audience or a judge; a duellize

From contest

Example:The political duel between the two candidates was fierce and intense.

Definition:a contest or disagreement between two people, especially one that is settled by combat; a duellize

From duel