Contest
Contest verb - To demand proof of the truth or rightness of.
Participate and contest are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Participate" instead a verb "Contest".
Participate
Participate verb - To take a share or part.
Contest and participate are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Contest" instead a verb "Participate".
Both words in one sentence
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While Australia was originally going to participate just as a one-off for the milestone, their debut entry was so well-received that they returned for the 2016 contest.
Source: Series / Eurovision Song Contest - Similarly, the Savior is very friendly and also seeks to save those who do not wish to participate in the contest.
Source: Roleplay / Unnatural Selection - Jim and Andy from According to Jim once participate in a hot dog speed-eating contest for the prize of being the spokesperson in a local commercial sponsored by the company of said hot dog product.
Source: Eating Contest
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