nounπShareA confrontation; a dare."The teacher threw a challenge to the students: "Who can solve this difficult math problem?" "actionattitudesportmilitarygameessentialieltsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA difficult task, especially one that the person making the attempt finds more enjoyable because of that difficulty."The difficult math problem was a real challenge for Sarah, but she found it enjoyable because of the intellectual struggle. "achievementabilityattitudeactionbusinessworkessentialieltsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA procedure or action."The new procedure for returning library books is a challenge. "actionprocessessentialieltsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe opening and crying of hounds at first finding the scent of their game."The dogs' enthusiastic challenge signaled the start of the fox hunt. "animalnaturesoundsportgameessentialieltsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo invite (someone) to take part in a competition."We challenged the boys next door to a game of football."sportgameessentialieltsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo dare (someone)."My brother challenged me to a game of chess. "actioncommunicationsportessentialieltsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo dispute (something)."to challenge the accuracy of a statement or of a quotation"actionstatementessentialieltsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo make a formal objection to a juror."The lawyer challenged the juror because she admitted to having strong feelings about the defendant's previous case. "lawgovernmentessentialieltsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo claim as due; to demand as a right."The student challenged the teacher's grading of his essay, claiming it wasn't fair. "rightdemandessentialieltsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo censure; to blame."The teacher challenged the student for not completing their homework. "attitudemoralactionessentialieltsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo question or demand the countersign from (one who attempts to pass the lines)."The sentinel challenged us with "Who goes there?""militarypoliceessentialieltsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo object to the reception of the vote of, e.g. on the ground that the person is not qualified as a voter."The school board member challenged the vote of the new student, arguing the student was not yet old enough to vote in school elections. "politicsgovernmentlawrightessentialieltsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo take (a final exam) in order to get credit for a course without taking it."To get credit for the history course, Maria challenged the final exam. "educationessentialieltsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading