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The correct spelling is challenged.
How to pronounce challenged
/ˈtʃæl.əndʒd/
verbIPA: /ˈtʃæl.əndʒd/
Say it like: Cha-lle-nje-d
The correct spelling is challenged. To invite (someone) to take part in a competition. 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
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.
adjective
- 1.Lacking some physical or mental attribute or skill ; used after adverbs to make politically correct adjectives.
- 2.Used following adverbs to make adjectives in imitation of and mocking adjectives of this kind.
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