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contend

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /kənˈtend/

Forms: contends, contending, contended

contend means: To state an opinion and give reasons why you think it is true.

verb

ARGUE A VIEWC1

To state an opinion and give reasons why you think it is true.

  • I contend that this plan is unfair.
  • The lawyer contended that the evidence was unreliable.
  • Some researchers contend that the effects last longer.

How to use it: contend that… (The author contends that the policy has failed.)

Similar words: argue, maintain, assert

Common phrases: contend that, contend otherwise, contend strongly

COMPETEC1

To compete with someone to win something or gain control of it.

  • Two teams contend for the title.
  • They contended with each other for control of the company.
  • Several candidates are contending for the same position.

How to use it: contend for something (Three teams are contending for the title.); contend with someone for something (She must contend with two rivals for the position.)

Similar words: compete, vie

Common phrases: contend for power, contend for something, contend with someone, contend for control

Questions about contend

What does contend mean?

To state an opinion and give reasons why you think it is true.

What is contend in other languages?

Türkçe: ileri sürmek · Español: sostener · Français: soutenir · Deutsch: behaupten · Italiano: sostenere · 日本語: 主張する

How do you pronounce contend?

It is pronounced /kənˈtend/.

How do you use contend in a sentence?

I contend that this plan is unfair. The lawyer contended that the evidence was unreliable.

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