Contended: meaning, definitions and examples
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contended
[ kษnหtษndษชd ]
state of mind
Contended means to assert or maintain a point in a debate or argument. It can also refer to being satisfied or in a state of peaceful happiness.
Synonyms
argued, asserted, claimed, maintained
Examples of usage
- She contended that the policy would benefit everyone.
- He felt contended after achieving his goals.
- The lawyer contended for her client's innocence.
- They contended with the challenges of the new system.
Translations
Translations of the word "contended" in other languages:
๐ต๐น satisfeito
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเคเคคเฅเคทเฅเค
๐ฉ๐ช zufrieden
๐ฎ๐ฉ puas
๐บ๐ฆ ะทะฐะดะพะฒะพะปะตะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ zadowolony
๐ฏ๐ต ๆบ่ถณใใ
๐ซ๐ท content
๐ช๐ธ contento
๐น๐ท memnun
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ง์กฑํ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฑุงุถู
๐จ๐ฟ spokojenรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ spokojnรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ๆปกๆ็
๐ธ๐ฎ zadovoljen
๐ฎ๐ธ รกnรฆgรฐur
๐ฐ๐ฟ าะฐะฝะฐาะฐััะฐะฝาะฐะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแงแแคแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ razฤฑ
๐ฒ๐ฝ contento
Word origin
The term 'contended' comes from the Latin word 'contendere', which means 'to stretch out, strive, or contend'. The prefix 'con-' means 'with' or 'together', while 'tendere' means 'to stretch'. In Middle English, it evolved to 'contenden', linking to the notion of competing or arguing. Over time, it has taken on nuances related to mental state, implying both argumentation and subjective satisfaction. Thus, 'contended' has developed a dual meaning that reflects both the act of engaging in debate and a sense of peace or fulfillment.