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contend

Verb

Meaning

• To struggle to surmount a difficulty or danger.

• To assert something as a position in an argument.

Examples

• She had to contend with numerous challenges in her role.

• He contended that the story was false.

• Athletes contend for the championship title.

contend

Verb

Meaning

• To struggle to surmount a difficulty or danger.

• To assert something as a position in an argument.

Examples

• She had to contend with numerous challenges in her role.

• He contended that the story was false.

• Athletes contend for the championship title.