Meaning of 'contend'

Find the meaning of the word ‘contend’

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Meaning of ‘contend’

5 definitions found.

contend

verb

to maintain or assert

Example: "The professor contended that Communism had no future."

Synonyms: postulate

verb

to have an argument about something

Example: "My friend and I contended over the dirty dishes."

Synonyms: fence

verb

to compete for something

Synonyms: compete vie

verb

to be engaged in a fight

Synonyms: fight

verb

to come to terms with

Synonyms: grapple

Source: WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University

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