| contend(outdo, rival, emulate) |
| contend with(expression, outdo, rival, emulate) |
| counter(consider, contrast, compare) |
| counterbalance(consider, contrast, compare) |
| cross swords with(expression, idiom, contrast, disharmonize, mismate) |
| discriminate(weigh, compare, juxtapose) |
| disharmonize(contrast, mismate) |
| ditto(outdo, rival, emulate) |
| do(outdo, rival, emulate) |
| do like(expression, outdo, rival, emulate) |
| face(consider, contrast, compare) |
| follow(outdo, rival, emulate) |
| follow in footsteps(expression, idiom, outdo, rival, emulate) |
| follow suit(expression, outdo, rival, emulate) |
| follow the example of(expression, idiom, outdo, rival, emulate) |
| go like(expression, outdo, rival, emulate) |
| hit a sour note(expression, idiom, contrast, disharmonize, mismate) |
| imitate(outdo, rival, emulate) |
| jangle(contrast, disharmonize, mismate) |
| jar(contrast, disharmonize, mismate) |