noun๐ShareA confrontation; a dare.""The group of friends issued playful challenges to each other to see who could build the tallest sandcastle." "actionachievementsituationattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareA difficult task, especially one that the person making the attempt finds more enjoyable because of that difficulty."Solving puzzles presents enjoyable challenges. "achievementabilityworkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareA procedure or action."The lawyer presented several challenges to the validity of the evidence presented by the prosecution. "actionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareThe opening and crying of hounds at first finding the scent of their game."The hunting dogs' challenges were loud and exciting, heralding the start of the hunt. "animalsoundsportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo invite (someone) to take part in a competition."We challenged the boys next door to a game of football."sportgameachievementChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo dare (someone)."My brother challenges me to a race every time we go to the park. "actioncommunicationattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo dispute (something)."to challenge the accuracy of a statement or of a quotation"actioncommunicationlawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo make a formal objection to a juror."During jury selection, the lawyer challenges a potential juror whom he believes is biased. "lawgovernmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo claim as due; to demand as a right."Maria challenges her neighbor's fence placement because it encroaches on her property line. "demandrightChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo censure; to blame."The teacher challenges the student's claim that he completed the homework, questioning the lack of evidence. "attitudemoralcharacteractionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo question or demand the countersign from (one who attempts to pass the lines)."The sentinel challenged us with "Who goes there?""militarypolicewardemandChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo object to the reception of the vote of, e.g. on the ground that the person is not qualified as a voter."The poll worker challenges her vote because the address on her driver's license doesn't match the voter registration records. "politicsgovernmentlawstaterightChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo take (a final exam) in order to get credit for a course without taking it.""Instead of attending the class all semester, Maria decided to challenge the accounting exam to earn course credit." "educationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading