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contend

British pronunciation/kəntˈɛnd/
American pronunciation/kənˈtɛnd/
to contend
[VERB]
MAIN VERB
1

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

synonyms : compete
vie
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to contend definition and meaning
2

to argue the truth of something

synonyms : postulate
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3

have an argument about something

synonyms : argue
debate
fence
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4

to make the subject of dispute, contention, or litigation

synonyms : contest
repugn
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5

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

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6

be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

synonyms : fight
struggle
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Examples
1We contend.
2So, the triumvirate had to contend not only with the remote threat of the assassins but also with the local hostility in the Senate.
3The big change-- and I contend the most important change for the 2020 refresh-- is the inclusion of the MBUX Infotainment system.
4At least I contended in the marketplace.
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