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Contend

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Definitions for Contend

verb
maintain or assert
Synonyms
postulate
Examples
  1. He contended that Communism had no future
verb
have an argument about something
Synonyms
argue debate fence
verb
to make the subject of dispute, contention, or litigation
Synonyms
contest repugn
Examples
  1. They contested the outcome of the race
verb
succeed in doing, achieving, or producing (something) with the limited or inadequate means available
Synonyms
cope get by make out make do grapple deal manage
Examples
  1. We got by on just a gallon of gas
  2. They made do on half a loaf of bread every day
verb
compete for something
Synonyms
compete vie
Examples
  1. engage in a contest
  2. measure oneself against others
verb
be engaged in a fight
Synonyms
fight struggle
Examples
  1. carry on a fight
  2. the tribesmen fought each other
  3. Siblings are always fighting
  4. Militant groups are contending for control of the country

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