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to contend
01
competir, lutar
to compete actively or fight against others for a goal or victory
Intransitive: to contend for a prize
Exemplos
The chefs contended for the top prize on the reality cooking show.
Os chefs competiram pelo prêmio principal no reality show de culinária.
02
competir, lutar
to engage in a struggle, conflict, or battle
Intransitive: to contend
Exemplos
Siblings may contend over inheritance, leading to disputes and disagreements about the distribution of assets.
Irmãos podem disputar a herança, levando a disputas e desentendimentos sobre a distribuição dos bens.
03
sustentar, afirmar
to argue the truth of something
Transitive: to contend that
Exemplos
The politician contended that economic reforms would lead to greater prosperity for all citizens.
O político argumentou que as reformas econômicas levariam a uma maior prosperidade para todos os cidadãos.
04
contender, discutir
to engage in a debate or argument by presenting opposing views
Intransitive
Exemplos
The committee members contended late into the night about budget allocations.
Os membros do comité discutiram até altas horas da noite sobre as alocações orçamentais.
05
contender, disputar
to argue or dispute about something
Transitive: to contend sth
Exemplos
They contended the election results, citing allegations of fraud.
Eles contenderam os resultados da eleição, citando alegações de fraude.
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