contend
con
kən
kēn
tend
ˈtɛnd
tend
British pronunciation
/kəntˈɛnd/

Definição e significado de "contend"em inglês

to contend
01

competir, lutar

to compete actively or fight against others for a goal or victory
Intransitive: to contend for a prize
to contend definition and meaning
example
Exemplos
Teams from all over the country will contend for the championship title this weekend.
Equipes de todo o país vão competir pelo título de campeão neste fim de semana.
Several athletes contended for the gold medal in the marathon.
Vários atletas competiram pela medalha de ouro na maratona.
02

competir, lutar

to engage in a struggle, conflict, or battle
Intransitive: to contend
to contend definition and meaning
example
Exemplos
The two boxers will contend in the championship match, vying for the title with determination and skill.
Os dois boxeadores irão contender na luta do campeonato, disputando o título com determinação e habilidade.
Rival gangs in the city often contend over territory, leading to conflicts and confrontations.
Gangues rivais na cidade frequentemente disputam território, levando a conflitos e confrontos.
03

sustentar, afirmar

to argue the truth of something
Transitive: to contend that
example
Exemplos
The lawyer contended that her client was innocent based on new evidence presented in court.
O advogado argumentou que seu cliente era inocente com base em novas evidências apresentadas no tribunal.
He contended that climate change poses a serious threat to global ecosystems.
Ele argumentou que a mudança climática representa uma séria ameaça aos ecossistemas globais.
04

contender, discutir

to engage in a debate or argument by presenting opposing views
Intransitive
example
Exemplos
The panelists contended fiercely over the topic of climate change.
Os painelistas discutiram intensamente sobre o tema das mudanças climáticas.
During the trial, the lawyers contended over the interpretation of the evidence.
Durante o julgamento, os advogados discutiram sobre a interpretação das provas.
05

contender, disputar

to argue or dispute about something
Transitive: to contend sth
example
Exemplos
The two neighbors contended the property boundary in court.
Os dois vizinhos contenderam o limite da propriedade no tribunal.
Activists contended the government's decision to build on protected land.
Ativistas contenderam a decisão do governo de construir em terras protegidas.
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