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Definition of Contend
1. Verb. Maintain or assert. "He contended that Communism had no future"
2. Verb. Have an argument about something. "Sam wants to contend with Sue "
Exact synonyms: Argue, Debate, Fence
Specialized synonyms: Stickle, Spar, Bicker, Brabble, Niggle, Pettifog, Quibble, Squabble, Altercate, Argufy, Dispute, Quarrel, Scrap, Oppose
Entails: Differ, Disagree, Dissent, Take Issue
Generic synonyms: Converse, Discourse
Derivative terms: Arguer, Argument, Argumentative, Contention, Debatable, Debate
Specialized synonyms: Stickle, Spar, Bicker, Brabble, Niggle, Pettifog, Quibble, Squabble, Altercate, Argufy, Dispute, Quarrel, Scrap, Oppose
Entails: Differ, Disagree, Dissent, Take Issue
Generic synonyms: Converse, Discourse
Derivative terms: Arguer, Argument, Argumentative, Contention, Debatable, Debate
3. Verb. To make the subject of dispute, contention, or litigation. ; "They contested the outcome of the race"
Exact synonyms: Contest, Repugn
Generic synonyms: Oppose
Specialized synonyms: Challenge, Dispute, Gainsay
Derivative terms: Contention, Contest, Contestable, Contestation, Contestee, Contester, Repugnance
Generic synonyms: Oppose
Specialized synonyms: Challenge, Dispute, Gainsay
Derivative terms: Contention, Contest, Contestable, Contestation, Contestee, Contester, Repugnance
4. Verb. Come to terms with. "They made do on half a loaf of bread every day"
Exact synonyms: Cope, Deal, Get By, Grapple, Make Do, Make Out, Manage
Generic synonyms: Act, Move
Specialized synonyms: Extemporize, Improvise, Fend, Cut, Hack, Rub Along, Scrape Along, Scrape By, Scratch Along, Squeak By, Squeeze By, Cope With, Match, Meet
Generic synonyms: Act, Move
Specialized synonyms: Extemporize, Improvise, Fend, Cut, Hack, Rub Along, Scrape Along, Scrape By, Scratch Along, Squeak By, Squeeze By, Cope With, Match, Meet
5. Verb. Compete for something; engage in a contest; measure oneself against others.
Exact synonyms: Compete, Vie
Specialized synonyms: Go For, Try For, Play, Run Off, Race, Run, Rival, Emulate, Equal, Match, Rival, Touch
Derivative terms: Competition, Competitive, Competitor, Competitory, Contender, Contention
Specialized synonyms: Go For, Try For, Play, Run Off, Race, Run, Rival, Emulate, Equal, Match, Rival, Touch
Derivative terms: Competition, Competitive, Competitor, Competitory, Contender, Contention
6. Verb. Be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight. "Sam cannot contend Sue "; "Militant groups are contending for control of the country"
Exact synonyms: Fight, Struggle
Entails: Compete, Vie
Specialized synonyms: Bear Down, Fistfight, Join Battle, Tug, Defend, Fight, Fight Back, Fight Down, Oppose, Get Back, Settle, Fight Back, Battle, Combat, War, Assail, Attack, Duel, Joust, Chicken-fight, Chickenfight, Tourney, Feud, Skirmish, Bandy, Fence, Box, Spar, Scuffle, Tussle, Wrestle, Engage, Wage
Derivative terms: Fight, Fight, Fight, Fighter, Fighter, Fighting, Struggle
Also: Fight Off
Entails: Compete, Vie
Specialized synonyms: Bear Down, Fistfight, Join Battle, Tug, Defend, Fight, Fight Back, Fight Down, Oppose, Get Back, Settle, Fight Back, Battle, Combat, War, Assail, Attack, Duel, Joust, Chicken-fight, Chickenfight, Tourney, Feud, Skirmish, Bandy, Fence, Box, Spar, Scuffle, Tussle, Wrestle, Engage, Wage
Derivative terms: Fight, Fight, Fight, Fighter, Fighter, Fighting, Struggle
Also: Fight Off
Definition of Contend
1. v. i. To strive in opposition; to contest; to dispute; to vie; to quarrel; to fight.
2. v. t. To struggle for; to contest.
Definition of Contend
1. to vie [v -ED, -ING, -S] - See also: vie
Lexicographical Neighbors of Contend
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