rival

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Synonyms: riva, riyal, rivel, nival, rial, rivas, raval, rijal, riial, rizal, reval

Antonyms: riva, riyal, rivel, nival, rial, rivas, raval, rijal, riial, rizal, reval

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Noun

1. A [[competitor]] ([[person]], [[team]], [[company]], etc.) with the same [[goal]] as another, or striving to attain the same thing. Defeating a rival may be a primary or necessary goal of a competitor.
2. Someone or something with similar claims of [[quality]] or [[distinction]] as another.
3. {{lb|en|obsolete}} One having a common right or privilege with another; a partner.

Adjective

1. Having the same pretensions or claims; standing in competition for superiority.

Verb

1. {{lb|en|transitive}} To [[oppose]] or [[compete]] with.
2. To be equal to, or match, or to surpass another.
3. To strive to equal or excel; to emulate.

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