contend
verb | /contend/
Essential WordsMEDIUM
to struggle or argue; to assert something
contend
verb | /contend/
Essential WordsMEDIUMto struggle or argue; to assert something
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Synonyms
arguecompeteclaimassert
Antonyms
yieldsurrender
Examples
"Several teams contend for the championship."
"He contended that the results were inaccurate."
Source: Essential WordsAdded: 11/13/2025
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