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to contend
01
to compete actively or fight against others for a goal or victory
Intransitive: to contend for a prize
Examples
Teams from all over the country will contend for the championship title this weekend.
02
to engage in a struggle, conflict, or battle
Intransitive: to contend
Examples
The two boxers will contend in the championship match, vying for the title with determination and skill.
03
to argue the truth of something
Transitive: to contend that
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
action verb
regular
present tense
contend
3rd person singular
contends
present participle
contending
past simple
contended
past participle
contended
Examples
The lawyer contended that her client was innocent based on new evidence presented in court.
04
to engage in a debate or argument by presenting opposing views
Intransitive
Examples
The panelists contended fiercely over the topic of climate change.
05
to argue or dispute about something
Transitive: to contend sth
Examples
The two neighbors contended the property boundary in court.
Lexical Tree
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