contend

sostener, argumentar

Expresar una opinión y dar razones para explicar por qué se considera verdadera.

En inglés sencillo: 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.

Cómo se usa: contend that… (The author contends that the policy has failed.)

Sinónimos: argue, maintain, assert

Expresiones frecuentes: contend that, contend otherwise, contend strongly

competir, disputar

Competir con alguien para ganar algo o conseguir su control.

En inglés sencillo: 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.

Cómo se usa: contend for something (Three teams are contending for the title.); contend with someone for something (She must contend with two rivals for the position.)

Sinónimos: compete, vie

Expresiones frecuentes: contend for power, contend for something, contend with someone, contend for control