Challenge — Definition & Meaning

What does challenge mean?

noun, verb

A call to engage in a contest or competition, especially in sports or games. To issue a challenge to someone, often as a test of one's abilities or courage.

Example

"The athlete accepted the challenge to run the marathon in under three hours."

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Etymologically related

French 'chalenger', from Old French 'chalenger', from Old French 'chalenger', from Latin 'calendae', from calare 'to call', from Proto-Indo-European 'kel- 'to call'

Synonyms for challenge

test contest competition trial venture dare

Antonyms of challenge

avoidance retreat refusal

Rhymes with challenge

challenge hazard galvanize amaze