contend: words & expression meanings, synonyms, definition, antonyms, examples of usage, similar terms from the free dictionary www.dictometer.com/contend

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Adverb

CONTEND

(contend, contender, kjempe, konkurrere)

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6 senses for contend as a Verb:

Synonyms:
- Contend
- Postulate
Definitions:
- maintain or assert
Examples:
- He contended that Communism had no future
Synonyms:
- Argue
- Contend
- Debate
- Fence
Definitions:
- have an argument about something
Synonyms:
- Contest
- Contend
- Repugn
Definitions:
- to make the subject of dispute, contention, or litigation
Examples:
- They contested the outcome of the race
Synonyms:
- Cope
- Get by
- Make out
- Make do
- Contend
- Grapple
- Deal
- Manage
Definitions:
- come to terms with
Examples:
- We got by on just a gallon of gas
- They made do on half a loaf of bread every day
Synonyms:
- Compete
- Vie
- Contend
Definitions:
- compete for something
- engage in a contest
- measure oneself against others
Synonyms:
- Contend
- Fight
- Struggle
Definitions:
- be engaged in a fight
- carry on a fight
Examples:
- The tribesmen fought each other
- Siblings are always fighting
- Militant groups are contending for control of the country

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