challenge-v; 5 Senses

Sense Number 1: call into question, dispute, express doubt

Commentary: Syntax Is: NP1[agent] CHALLENGE NP2[Topic]

Examples:
Children challenge their parents' authority far more nowadays.
The book was banned because it challenged well established beliefs.

Mappings:
VerbNet: NP
FrameNet: NP
PropBank: challenge.01
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 1

Sense Number 2: invite or dare to compete, invite with defiance

Commentary: Syntax Is: NP1[agent] CHALLENGE NP2[patient]
NOTE: NP1 and NP2 are in competition. NP1 poses the challenge.

Examples:
She challenged me to a game of chess.
Fischer challenged Spassky to a match.
She challenged him to contradict her.
Each incoming pathogen challenges the immune system with a series of decisions.

Mappings:
VerbNet: NP
FrameNet: NP
PropBank: challenge.01
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 2

Sense Number 3: summon to action, stimulate

Commentary: Syntax Is: NP1 CHALLENGE NP2
NOTE: Unlike sense 1, NP2 is NOT the matter or issue in dispute. NP1 stimulates NP2 to further action.

Examples:
These events challenge our attention.
I am up for any problem that challenges my imagination.
Challenge your mind. Ask a librarian a question!

Mappings:
VerbNet: NP
FrameNet: NP
PropBank: NM

Sense Number 4: ask or order for identification or password

Examples:
The illegal immigrants were challenged by the border guards.

Mappings:
VerbNet: NP
FrameNet: NP
PropBank: NM
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 3

Sense Number 5: LAW - object to inclusion of juror

Commentary: Use: To make a formal objection against the inclusion of a prospective juror or a jury.

Examples:
There are many different professional reasons for a lawyer to challenge a juror.

Mappings:
VerbNet: NP
FrameNet: NP
PropBank: NM
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 4