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How to pronounce challenge
Say it like this: /ˈtʃæləndʒ/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.
What does challenge mean?
nounA confrontation; a dare.
“Galactus meets your challenge, hears your call. This world, we'll bring destruction to it all!”
A bid to overcome something.
“a challenge to the king's authority”
An attempt to take possession; a tackle.
“Argentine midfielder Jonas Gutierrez added a superb second when he surged past four challenges to fire in low.”
verbTo invite (someone) to take part in a competition.
“We challenged the boys next door to a game of football.”
To dare (someone).
To dispute (something); to contest.
“to challenge the accuracy of a statement or of a quotation”
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