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The correct spelling is challenge.
How to pronounce challenge
/ˈtʃæl.əndʒ/
nounIPA: /ˈtʃæl.əndʒ/
Say it like: Cha-lle-nje
The correct spelling is challenge. A confrontation; a dare. For example: "We challenged the boys next door to a game of football."
Usage Examples
“We challenged the boys next door to a game of football.”
“to challenge the accuracy of a statement or of a quotation”
“The sentinel challenged us with "Who goes there?"”
Meanings
noun
- 1.A confrontation; a dare.
- 2.A difficult task, especially one that the person making the attempt finds more enjoyable because of that difficulty.
- 3.A procedure or action.
- 4.The opening and crying of hounds at first finding the scent of their game.
verb
- 1.To invite (someone) to take part in a competition.
- 2.To dare (someone).
- 3.To dispute (something).
- 4.To make a formal objection to a juror.
- 5.To claim as due; to demand as a right.
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