challenge

Definition

  • n. a demanding or stimulating situation
  • n. a call to engage in a contest or fight
  • n. questioning a statement and demanding an explanation
  • n. a formal objection to the selection of a particular person as a juror

Word forms

Past participle
challenged
Past tense
challenged
Present participle
challenging
Third person singular
challenges

Example sentences

  1. n.

    The marathon was a tough challenge, but I was determined to finish it.

  2. vt.

    She decided to challenge her friend to a race to see who was faster.

  3. vi.

    The lawyer was ready to challenge the witness's statement in court.