Challenge

/ˈtʃælɪndʒ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A call to someone to participate in a contest or competition.

She accepted the challenge to run a marathon.

A difficult task or situation that tests someone's abilities.

Climbing Mount Everest is a significant challenge for any climber.

A dispute or denial of something.

His challenge to the results of the election was dismissed by the court.

verb

To invite someone to engage in a contest or competition.

He decided to challenge his friend to a game of chess.

To confront or call into question.

She decided to challenge the company's decision in court.

To stimulate or incite someone to perform better.

The coach's role is to challenge the players to improve their skills.

Middle English: from Old French 'chalenge', based on Latin 'calumnia' meaning 'calumny'.

rise to the challenge

To confront a difficulty successfully.

issue a challenge

To provoke someone to compete or attempt something.

challenge accepted

A phrase indicating agreement to undertake the challenge.

contest

A competition or struggle between rivals.

competition

An event in which people compete for supremacy.

obstacle

Something that makes it difficult for someone to achieve something.

A fun or informal competition challenge.

We created a TikTok dance challenge for the weekend.

An intense situation where someone is pushed to prove themselves.

That was a real challenge, but I loved the adrenaline!