contend

sostenere

Esprimere un’opinione e spiegare con ragioni perché la si ritiene vera.

In inglese semplice: 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.

Come si usa: contend that… (The author contends that the policy has failed.)

Sinonimi: argue, maintain, assert

Espressioni comuni: contend that, contend otherwise, contend strongly

competere, gareggiare

Gareggiare con qualcuno per vincere qualcosa o ottenerne il controllo.

In inglese semplice: 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.

Come si 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.)

Sinonimi: compete, vie

Espressioni comuni: contend for power, contend for something, contend with someone, contend for control