English to Irish Meaning of contest - comórtas

Contest :

comórtas

noun

coimhlint, achrann, áitiú, comórtas, streachailt, díospóireacht, sliocht arm, pasáiste ag arm, cogadh, cath, troid, chomhrac, iomaíocht, cluiche, aithrise, conspóid

verb

comórtas, chuirfeadh i gcoinne, easaontaíonn, difriúil, dúshlán, eisceacht a ghlacadh chun, réad, agóid, aigne, bain triail, iarracht, féachfaidh, dul faoi, bhrú, dul san iomaíocht, aithris, cluiche

Contest :: comórtasContestable :: inchonspóideContestant :: iomaitheoirContestants :: iomaitheoiríContested :: chonspóidtearContesting :: san iomaíochtContests :: comórtais

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Definitions of contest in English

Noun(1) an occasion on which a winner is selected from among two or more contestants(2) a struggle between rivals
Verb(1) to make the subject of dispute, contention, or litigation

Examples of contest in English

(1) The violator is then given an opportunity to respond, defend the content in question and contest the size of the fine.(2) I don't at this stage, and I never have thought, that it's constructive to characterise it as a conflict or a contest .(3) a coalition was formed to contest the presidential elections(4) The German authorities applied this decision, refusing the customs exemption, and the applicant sought to contest this before the national court.(5) National threatens to dismantle workers rights to contest dismissal and also seek to reduce holiday entitlements.(6) In other words, the cases were substantial enough that the nurses didn't even contest the allegations or seek a less severe discipline than surrender.(7) He said at no time did he campaign for the position from any association and saw no need to get disappointed because he was just asked to contest the position.(8) Participants must agree to arbitration outside of the US court system for conflicts arising from this contest .(9) We'll get heartily sick of these two issues over the next three months but, for now, both introduce wonderful novelty to the political contest .(10) At the same time they also do not possess the means to question and contest such representations.(11) a gigantic air rifle shooting contest(12) Directors have turned the traditional good versus evil contest into the screen classics.(13) How did supporters of the proposed federal Constitution contest this position?(14) a leadership contest(15) According to the presidential election law, a party must win at least 3 percent of House seats or 5 percent of the vote to contest the presidential election.(16) Thus the struggle for legitimacy and recognition is not only a contest between traditional authorities and state actors.

Related Phrases of contest

(1) beauty contest ::

comórtas áilleacht

(2) no contest ::

aon chomórtas

(3) spelling contest ::

comórtas litriú

(4) eating contest ::

comórtas itheacháin

(5) final contest ::

comórtas deiridh

Related Phrases of contest

(1) beauty contest ::

comórtas áilleacht

(2) no contest ::

aon chomórtas

(3) spelling contest ::

comórtas litriú

(4) eating contest ::

comórtas itheacháin

(5) final contest ::

comórtas deiridh

Synonyms

Noun

1. competition ::

iomaíocht

2. fight ::

troid

Verb

3. compete for ::

iomaíocht le haghaidh

4. oppose ::

cur i gcoinne

5. debate ::

díospóireacht

6. contend ::

contend

Antonyms

1. accept ::

glacadh

2. believe ::

Creidim

3. embrace ::

glacadh

4. swallow ::

swallow

Different Forms

contest, contestable, contestant, contestants, contested, contesting, contests

Word Example from TV Shows

Makes for more of a CONTEST.

Game of Thrones Season 4, Episode 1

Okay, so the final four forts in the first annual Best Fort Ever Contest or fort-off...

The Big Bang Theory Season 8, Episode 20

The crew is bored, so they put on a pie-eating CONTEST.

Breaking Bad Season 5, Episode 9

...have an old-fashioned eating CONTEST?

The Big Bang Theory Season 3, Episode 10

Okay, just for the record, I have never entered a wet T-shirt CONTEST.

The Big Bang Theory Season 6, Episode 4

Examples of contest from TV Shows

Makes for more of a CONTEST.

Game of Thrones Season 4, Episode 1

Okay, so the final four forts in the first annual Best Fort Ever Contest or fort-off...

The Big Bang Theory Season 8, Episode 20

The crew is bored, so they put on a pie-eating CONTEST.

Breaking Bad Season 5, Episode 9

...have an old-fashioned eating CONTEST?

The Big Bang Theory Season 3, Episode 10

Okay, just for the record, I have never entered a wet T-shirt CONTEST.

The Big Bang Theory Season 6, Episode 4

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