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contend

[ kuhn-tend ]

verb (used without object)

  1. to struggle in opposition:

    to contend with the enemy for control of the port.

    Synonyms: , , ,

  2. to strive in rivalry; compete; vie:

    to contend for first prize.

  3. to strive in debate; dispute earnestly:

    to contend against falsehood.

    Synonyms: ,

    Antonyms:



verb (used with object)

  1. to assert or maintain earnestly:

    He contended that taxes were too high.

    Synonyms: ,

contend

/ əˈɛԻ /

verb

  1. introften foll bywith to struggle in rivalry, battle, etc; vie
  2. to argue earnestly; debate
  3. tr; may take a clause as object to assert or maintain
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • DzˈٱԻ, noun
  • DzˈٱԻ徱Բ, adverb
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  • 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
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of contend1

First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English contenden, from Anglo-French contendre, from Latin contendere “to compete, strive, draw tight,” equivalent to con- prefix meaning “with, together” + tendere “to stretch”; con-, tend 1
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of contend1

C15: from Latin contendere to strive, from com- with + tendere to stretch, aim
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Synonym Study

See compete.
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Example Sentences

A chart laying out the new tariffs contends the charges by other nations include “currency manipulation and trade barriers.”

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Critics of California’s rules contend they are part of the reason the state takes so long to count ballots and report results.

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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.

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Establishing that freedom is one thing, but contending with it when you arrive back in your childhood home is another entirely.

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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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