Enter (for)

[Leong187]

1) They entered the competition.
2) They have entered for the championship.

In what context do we use 'enter' and 'enter for'? Is it correct if 'entered for' is replaced by 'entered' in sentence 2?

Thanks in advance.

[Mister Micawber]

You 'enter' an event. You 'enter for' a purpose or goal. I don't think that you can change either sentence.
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[Leong187]

Doesn't a championship mean a competition (to find the best player)? So why isn't a championship considered an event but a purpose or goal?

Thanks.

[Beeesneees]

A championship has a purpose or goal in the form of a prize - usually a specific trophy.
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[Leong187]

Doesn't 'competition' in sentence 1 have a purpose or goal in the form of a prize too? If yes, why is 'entered' used instead of 'entered for'? Sorry I am a little confused about the usage.

Thanks in advance.

[Beeesneees]

A championship is a contest for the position of champion in a sport, usually involving a number of teams in a series of competitions.
'Competition' is a more general term.
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[Mister Micawber]

Look at this way: We enter a competition in order to gain the championship. It is a competition for the championship, which the winner gains.
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[Leong187]

Now it makes sense.

Thanks, B and Mister Micawber.