2.[~ sb to sth] to invite sb to enter a competition, fight, etc.;
to suggest strongly that sb should do sth (especially when you think that they might be unwilling to do it)
to suggest strongly that sb should do sth (especially when you think that they might be unwilling to do it)
- Mike challenged me to a game of chess.
- The opposition leader challenged the prime minister to call an election.
.... 다음영어사전(OALD)
4. VERB
If you challenge ideas or people, you question their truth, value, or authority.
- Democratic leaders have challenged the president to sign the bill.
- The move was immediately challenged by two of the republics.
- I challenged him on the hypocrisy of his political attitudes.
5. VERB
If you challenge someone, you invite them to fight or compete with you in some way.
- A mum slashed a neighbour's car tyre and challenged her to a fight after their daughters fell out.
- He left a note at the scene of the crime, challenging detectives to catch him.
- We challenged a team who called themselves `College Athletes'.
... Cobuild
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