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Contend: meaning, definitions and examples

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contend

 

[ kənˈtɛnd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

in sports

Compete for something; engage in a contest; struggle to surmount (a difficulty or danger).

Synonyms

battle, compete, fight

Examples of usage

  • She is contending for the gold medal in the upcoming tournament.
  • The two teams will contend for the championship title next week.
Context #2 | Verb

in argument

Argue or state that something is so. To struggle in opposition.

Synonyms

argue, assert, maintain

Examples of usage

  • The two politicians will contend during the debate.
  • She contended that the policy would have negative consequences.
Context #3 | Verb

in a physical struggle

Engage in a prolonged fight, struggle, or disagreement.

Synonyms

battle, dispute, struggle

Examples of usage

  • The two countries have been contending over the border issue for years.
  • The siblings often contend over the remote control.

Translations

Translations of the word "contend" in other languages:

🇵🇹 lutar

🇮🇳 लड़ना

🇩🇪 kämpfen

🇮🇩 bertarung

🇺🇦 боротися

🇵🇱 walczyć

🇯🇵 戦う (たたかう)

🇫🇷 lutter

🇪🇸 luchar

🇹🇷 mücadele etmek

🇰🇷 싸우다

🇸🇦 يقاتل

🇨🇿 bojovat

🇸🇰 bojovať

🇨🇳 争斗 (zhēngdòu)

🇸🇮 bojevati se

🇮🇸 berjast

🇰🇿 күресу

🇬🇪 ბრძოლა

🇦🇿 mübarizə etmək

🇲🇽 luchar

Word origin

The word 'contend' originated from the Latin word 'contendere', which means 'to stretch out, strive after'. The term has evolved over time to encompass various meanings related to competition, argument, and struggle.

See also: contender, contenders, contending, uncontended.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,183 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.