contend

/kəntˈɛnd/

/kənˈtɛnd/

to contend

MAIN VERB

compete for something; engage in a contest; measure oneself against others

synonyms : compete

to argue the truth of something

synonyms : postulate

have an argument about something

synonyms : argue

to make the subject of dispute, contention, or litigation

synonyms : contest

succeed in doing, achieving, or producing (something) with the limited or inadequate means available

synonyms : cope

be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

synonyms : fight

Examples

1. They're still contending in cyberspace and elsewhere.

2. I contend that the slaves frees themselves.

3. We contend that neither of those challenges can succeed either.

4. I contend Jared says nothing of substance in his answer.