Also means
to compete
Usage Note
Rivaleggiare is intransitive and typically takes the preposition con (to rival with someone) or per (to compete for something): rivaleggia con lui per il primato. It uses avere as auxiliary. The related noun is rivalità (rivalry). Do not confuse with gareggiare (to race, to compete in a contest).
Examples
"Le due squadre rivaleggiano da anni."
Natural Translation
The two teams have been rivalling each other for years.
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