Obsolete A companion or an associate in a particular duty.
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One that equals or almost equals another in a particular respect.
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One who attempts to equal or surpass another, or who pursues the same object as another; a competitor.
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One striving for competitive advantage.
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One of two or more striving to reach or obtain something that only one can possess.
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verb-transitive
To attempt to equal or surpass.
from The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
To be the equal of; match: "They achieved more than they had ever dreamed, lending a magic to their family story that no tale or ordinary life could possibly rival” ( Doris Kearns Goodwin).
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verb-intransitive
To be a competitor or rival; compete.
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verb
To possess qualities or aptitudes that approach or equal (those of another).
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To strive to equal or excel .
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To be in competition with.
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To act as a rival .
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adjective
Having the same pretensions or claims .
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