B2 verb Neutral

challenge

/ˈtʃæl.ɪndʒ/

To question the validity, truth, or authority of something, or to invite someone to take part in a competition or a demanding task. It often involves testing someone's abilities or demanding proof for a statement.

Ejemplos

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1

I challenged my brother to a race to the end of the street.

I challenged my brother to a race to the end of the street.

2

The lawyer decided to challenge the witness's version of the events in court.

The lawyer decided to challenge the witness's version of the events in court.

3

You shouldn't challenge him when he's in a bad mood.

You shouldn't challenge him when he's in a bad mood.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
challenge
Verb
challenge
Adverbio
challengingly
Adjetivo
challenging
Relacionado
challenger
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Truco para recordar

Think of a 'Challenger' jet or athlete—they are always pushing limits and testing what is possible.

Quiz rápido

The young scientist decided to _______ the findings of the 20-year-old study.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: challenge

Ejemplos

1

I challenged my brother to a race to the end of the street.

everyday

I challenged my brother to a race to the end of the street.

2

The lawyer decided to challenge the witness's version of the events in court.

formal

The lawyer decided to challenge the witness's version of the events in court.

3

You shouldn't challenge him when he's in a bad mood.

informal

You shouldn't challenge him when he's in a bad mood.

4

New evidence has emerged to challenge the existing scientific consensus on climate patterns.

academic

New evidence has emerged to challenge the existing scientific consensus on climate patterns.

5

The CEO encouraged the team to challenge the status quo to find more efficient solutions.

business

The CEO encouraged the team to challenge the status quo to find more efficient solutions.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
challenge
Verb
challenge
Adverbio
challengingly
Adjetivo
challenging
Relacionado
challenger

Colocaciones comunes

challenge an assumption to question something taken for granted
challenge authority to question or defy those in power
challenge the status quo to question the current state of affairs
challenge a decision to formally disagree with a ruling
legally challenge to dispute something using the law

Frases Comunes

rise to the challenge

to show that you can deal with a difficult situation successfully

accept the challenge

to agree to do something difficult or competitive

formidable challenge

a very difficult task or opponent

Se confunde a menudo con

challenge vs oppose

To oppose is to actively work against something, while to challenge is to question its validity or invite a test of skill.

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Notas de uso

When used as a verb, it is often followed by a direct object (the thing or person being questioned). In academic writing, it is a key 'reporting verb' used to show disagreement with previous research.

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Errores comunes

Learners sometimes use 'challenge' with 'to' when questioning an idea (e.g., 'challenge to the theory'), but as a verb, it usually takes a direct object: 'challenge the theory'.

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Truco para recordar

Think of a 'Challenger' jet or athlete—they are always pushing limits and testing what is possible.

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Origen de la palabra

Derived from the Old French 'chalenge', which originally referred to a 'false accusation' or 'calumny'.

Patrones gramaticales

challenge + [object] challenge + [object] + to + [infinitive] passive: be challenged by
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Contexto cultural

In Western academic and legal traditions, challenging established ideas is seen as a vital part of critical thinking and progress.

Quiz rápido

The young scientist decided to _______ the findings of the 20-year-old study.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: challenge

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A1

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A1

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A1

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A1

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A1

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A1

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