rival

One who attempts to equal or surpass another, or who pursues the same object as another; a competitor.

One that equals or almost equals another in a particular respect.

A companion or an associate in a particular duty.

To attempt to equal or surpass.

To be the equal of; match.

To be a competitor or rival; compete.

One having a common right or privilege with another; an associate; an alternating partner or companion in duty.

One who is in pursuit of the same object as another; one who strives to reach or obtain something which another is attempting to obtain, and which only one can possess; a competitor: as, rivals in love; rivals for a crown.

One who emulates or strives to equal or exceed another in excellence; a competitor; an antagonist: as, two rivals in eloquence.

Synonyms and See emulation.