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- 1. struggle to surmount (a difficulty or danger): "she had to contend with his uncertain temper"
- 2. assert something as a position in an argument: "he contends that the judge was wrong" Similar
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Learn the meaning, synonyms, examples, and history of the verb contend, which means to strive, argue, or struggle. See also related phrases and entries for contend.
contend. verb. uk / kənˈtend / us / kənˈtend / contend verb (COMPETE) Add to word list. [ I ] to compete in order to win something: contend for There are three world-class tennis players contending for this title. contend against He's contending against someone with twice his experience. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases.
Contend means to struggle in opposition, to strive in rivalry or debate, or to assert or maintain earnestly. Learn the origin, usage, and synonyms of contend, and see how it differs from compete and agree.
Contend means to compete for something or to claim something is true. Learn how to use this verb in different contexts and languages with Cambridge Dictionary.
Definitions of contend. verb. compete for something; engage in a contest; measure oneself against others. synonyms: compete, vie. see more. verb. be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight. “Militant groups are contending for control of the country” synonyms: fight, struggle. see more. verb. have an argument about something.
Contends is the third person singular present indicative of contend, which means to argue or fight for something. Learn the word history, usage and example sentences of contends from Dictionary.com.
1. verb. If you have to contend with a problem or difficulty, you have to deal with it or overcome it. It is time, once again, to contend with racism. [VERB + with] American businesses could soon have a new kind of lawsuit to contend with. [VERB + with] 2. verb. If you contend that something is true, you state or argue that it is true. [formal]
