contender
gb/kəntˈɛndɚ/ us/kəntˈɛndɚ/
B2
Kiingereza
induló, versenyző, esélyes, várományos, bajnokesélyes, jelölt, kihívó, versenytárs, szószóló
NOMINO
B2
1
Muundo wa matumizi:
[someone/something] is a contender in [competition/field]
Twenty contenders entered the baking competition this year.
Idén húsz induló nevezett a sütőversenyre.
The event attracted contenders from more than a dozen countries.
Az esemény több mint egy tucat országból vonzott indulókat.
She beat every contender in her age group.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
He is a contender in the race.
Ő is induló a versenyben.
Many contenders tried to win.
Sok versenyző próbált nyerni.
Kosa la kawaida:
Don’t confuse contender (a competitor) with contend (the verb meaning compete or argue).
Maana
person or team that competes
Miunganiko ya maneno
a contender in the race
|a contender in the tournament
|a new contender
|a contender emerges
|contenders line up
|a field of contenders
|contenders compete
|face a contender
|a strong contender
|a serious contender
Visawe
competitor (More general word for anyone who competes.)
|
challenger (Often emphasizes challenging an existing leader or champion.)
Vinyume
non-contender (Someone not considered competitive or likely to win.)
Mada
sports
|competition
|daily_life
Ufafanuzi
A person or team that competes.
A person, team, or group that competes against others in a contest, competition, or struggle.
NOMINO
B2
2
esélyes
B1
várományos
C1
Muundo wa matumizi:
a contender for [title/prize/position]
Her film is a contender for best documentary.
A filmje esélyes a legjobb dokumentumfilm díjára.
After two strong quarters, the company became a contender for the market lead.
Két erős negyedév után a vállalat esélyessé vált a piacvezető szerepre.
He’s no longer seen as a contender for the role.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
She is a contender for the award.
Ő esélyes a díjra.
Kosa la kawaida:
Contender suggests a real possibility of winning; an ordinary candidate may not be competitive.
Maana
candidate likely to win
Miunganiko ya maneno
a contender for the prize
|a contender for the job
|a contender for the award
|a leading contender
|a top contender
|a serious contender
|a strong contender
|a front-runner and contender
|emerge as a contender
|remain a contender
Visawe
front-runner (Stronger: suggests currently in the lead.)
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candidate (More neutral: does not necessarily imply a strong chance.)
Vinyume
outsider (Someone not expected to win or succeed.)
Mada
competition
|business
|media
Ufafanuzi
Someone who has a good chance to win or be chosen.
A person or thing considered to have a real chance of winning, being chosen, or succeeding.
NOMINO
B2
3
Muundo wa matumizi:
a contender for the title / a contender for [championship]
With that trade, they look like a real title contender.
Ezzel az átigazolással igazi bajnokesélyesnek tűnnek.
The coach believes the team can develop into contenders within two years.
Az edző szerint a csapat két éven belül bajnokesélyessé fejlődhet.
Injuries knocked them out of contender status.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
The team is a contender this year.
A csapat idén bajnokesélyes.
Kosa la kawaida:
In sports, contender often implies a top team; it’s stronger than just “participant.”
Maana
athlete likely to challenge for title
Miunganiko ya maneno
a title contender
|a championship contender
|playoff contenders
|a contender for the crown
|legitimate contenders
|a contender this season
|contender status
|become a contender
|remain a contender
|a contender in the division
Visawe
challenger (Often used for someone who may face the champion directly.)
Vinyume
also-ran (Someone who competes but is not competitive.)
Mada
sports
|competition
Ufafanuzi
A team or player that could win the championship.
In sports, a player or team considered capable of challenging for a championship or title, especially at a high level.
NOMINO
B2
4
jelölt
A2
Muundo wa matumizi:
a contender for [office/nomination]
Several contenders entered the race after the senator announced her retirement.
Miután a szenátor bejelentette a visszavonulását, több jelölt is beszállt a versenybe.
The debate helped one contender stand out from the rest.
A vita segített, hogy az egyik jelölt kitűnjön a többiek közül.
Polls show two clear contenders for the nomination.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
She is a contender for mayor.
Ő az egyik polgármesterjelölt.
Kosa la kawaida:
Contender is common in political news writing; in everyday speech, people often say candidate.
Maana
person competing for political office
Miunganiko ya maneno
a presidential contender
|a contender for the nomination
|a contender for governor
|leading contenders
|rival contenders
|a crowded field of contenders
|party contenders
|a late contender
|a surprise contender
|drop out as a contender
Visawe
candidate (More common and neutral for someone running for office.)
Vinyume
incumbent (The person currently holding the office (not a direct opposite, but contrasts with someone trying to win it).)
Mada
politics
|news
Ufafanuzi
A person trying to win an election.
A person competing to win an election or to become a party’s nominee for political office.
NOMINO
C1
BUSINESS
5
kihívó
B2
versenytárs
B2
Muundo wa matumizi:
[company/product] is a contender in [market/category]
The new model is a contender in the mid-range smartphone market.
Az új modell komoly kihívó a középkategóriás okostelefonok piacán.
After the redesign, the app became a serious contender against larger platforms.
Az áttervezés után az alkalmazás komoly kihívója lett a nagyobb platformoknak.
Analysts don’t see the startup as a contender yet.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
This brand is a contender in the market.
Ez a márka komoly versenytárs a piacon.
Kosa la kawaida:
With companies/products, contender often implies they could become a leader, not just that they exist in the market.
Maana
business rival competing strongly
Miunganiko ya maneno
a major contender
|a contender in the market
|a contender in the sector
|a contender in the premium category
|a serious contender
|a new contender
|a rising contender
|a leading contender
|emerge as a contender
|position itself as a contender
Visawe
rival (Broader: can be any competitor, not necessarily likely to win.)
|
challenger (Often suggests taking on an established market leader.)
Vinyume
also-ran (A weak competitor with little chance of success.)
Mada
business
|technology
Ufafanuzi
A business or product that competes well in the market.
A company, product, or brand that competes strongly with others in a market or industry.
NOMINO
C1
FORMAL
6
szószóló
C1
Muundo wa matumizi:
a contender that [clause]
One contender argues that the policy will reduce costs in the long run.
Az egyik szószóló szerint ez a szakpolitika hosszú távon csökkenteni fogja a költségeket.
Several contenders claim the study’s conclusions are misleading.
Több szószóló is azt állítja, hogy a tanulmány következtetései félrevezetők.
She is a leading contender for the view that the text is authentic.
Kosa la kawaida:
This sense is much less common than the competition sense; many speakers would prefer 'argues' or 'claims' instead.
Maana
person who argues for a view
Miunganiko ya maneno
a contender that
|a contender for the view
|a contender of the theory
|the main contenders
|contenders in the debate
Visawe
advocate (Emphasizes publicly supporting an idea.)
|
proponent (Formal; emphasizes supporting a proposal or theory.)
Vinyume
opponent (Someone who argues against a view.)
Mada
academics
|law
|communication
Ufafanuzi
Someone who says strongly that something is true.
A person who argues or asserts that a particular idea or claim is true.
Sarufi
Umbo la kamusi
contender
IPA
GB/kəntˈɛndɚ/
US/kəntˈɛndɚ/
Silabi na mkazo
con - tender (silabi 2)
Stress on 2nd syllable (tender)
Maumbo ya neno
Noun
- Base: contender
- Plural: contenders
Familia ya neno
Forms
contenders
noun
Core family
contend
verb C1
contention
noun C1
Related words
contest
noun A2
contestant
noun B1
Advanced or less common
contentious
adjective C1
Semi
dark-horse contender
1/dˈɑɹk hˈɔɹs kəntˈɛndɚ/
fixed phrase
unexpected competitor who may win
A surprising person or team who might win.
Mifano
- She entered as a dark-horse contender and ended up winning the tournament.
- The new candidate is a dark-horse contender in the primary.
- A small studio became a dark-horse contender for best picture.
leading contender
1/lˈidɪŋ kəntˈɛndɚ/
fixed phrase
one of the most likely winners
A person or team with a very good chance to win.
Mifano
- She’s a leading contender for the position.
- Two leading contenders pulled ahead after the final debate.
- The club is widely viewed as a leading contender for the title.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- He is a leading contender for the prize.
serious contender
1/sˈɪɹiəs kəntˈɛndɚ/
fixed phrase
genuine rival with real chances
Someone who really could win.
Mifano
- With her experience, she’s a serious contender for the leadership role.
- The update makes the app a serious contender in its category.
- They were never a serious contender to win the league.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- Our team is a serious contender now.
title contender
1/tˈaɪtəl kəntˈɛndɚ/
fixed phrase
team or athlete aiming for title
A team or player who could win the championship.
Mifano
- They’re not a title contender without a stronger defense.
- Two title contenders meet in the semifinal tonight.
- The coach says the squad can become a title contender next season.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- My team is a title contender.
top contender
1/tˈɑp kəntˈɛndɚ/
fixed phrase
one of the best candidates
One of the best people or teams who could win.
Mifano
- She’s a top contender for the award this year.
- The injury could sideline a top contender before the finals.
- Analysts named three top contenders for the contract.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- He is a top contender in the race.