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contend
[ kuhn-tend ]
verb (used without object)
- to struggle in opposition:
to contend with the enemy for control of the port.
Synonyms: , , ,
to contend for first prize.
- to strive in debate; dispute earnestly:
to contend against falsehood.
Synonyms: ,
Antonyms:
verb (used with object)
- to assert or maintain earnestly:
He contended that taxes were too high.
Synonyms: ,
contend
/ əˈɛԻ /
verb
- introften foll bywith to struggle in rivalry, battle, etc; vie
- to argue earnestly; debate
- tr; may take a clause as object to assert or maintain
Derived Forms
- DzˈٱԻ, noun
- DzˈٱԻ徱Բ, adverb
Other yvlogs From
- Dz·ٱԻ· noun
- Dz·ٱԻ·Բ· adverb
- ԴDz·Dz·ٱԻ·Բ adjective
- ·Dz·ٱԻ verb (used without object)
- ·Dz·ٱԻ verb (used without object)
- ܲ·Dz·ٱԻ· adjective
- ܲ·Dz·ٱԻ·Բ adjective
yvlog History and Origins
yvlog History and Origins
Origin of contend1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
A chart laying out the new tariffs contends the charges by other nations include “currency manipulation and trade barriers.”
Critics of California’s rules contend they are part of the reason the state takes so long to count ballots and report results.
He contended that despite their disputes he did contribute “those Emmys, people going crazy” for his music, even if it took them a while to enjoy it.
Establishing that freedom is one thing, but contending with it when you arrive back in your childhood home is another entirely.
Federal officials contend that the California law violates a federal law that guarantees parents’ access to their child’s school records.
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