Another word for “Compete with” in the context of Languages

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Scientists predict that Language X will compete with English in global usage.

Another expression or word instead of "compete with" in this context?

Frank H. · Accepted Answer · 2016-11-17 01:22:17Z

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How about vie?

vie, verb (used without object), vied, vying.

to strive in competition or rivalry with another; contend for superiority

A phrase that is often used in situations like this is vie for dominance (Ngram). You could say:

Scientists predict that Language X will vie for dominance with English in terms of global usage.

answered Nov 17 '16 at 0:39

Frank H.

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So, "Scientists predict that Language X and English will vie for global usage"? – Hiro Nov 17 '16 at 1:13
@Hiro: No, you would have to tweak it slightly. I've edited my answer. – Frank H. Nov 17 '16 at 1:22

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Ken Graham · Accepted Answer · 2016-11-17 01:03:56Z

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How about rival?

Having the same pretensions or claims: competing

Transitive verb

1 : to be in competition with

answered Nov 17 '16 at 1:03

Ken Graham

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