contend (Meaning)
contend (v)
maintain or assert
have an argument about something
to make the subject of dispute, contention, or litigation
succeed in doing, achieving, or producing (something) with the limited or inadequate means available
compete for something; engage in a contest; measure oneself against others
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
Synonyms & Antonyms of contend
contend Sentence Examples
- The athletes will contend in the final race of the championship.
- He had to contend with numerous obstacles on his path to success.
- The two companies will contend for the lucrative contract.
- She must contend with her fear of public speaking to deliver the presentation.
- Despite his injuries, he continued to contend in the boxing match.
- The students will contend with a challenging exam at the end of the semester.
- The political parties will contend in the upcoming election for control of the government.
- We must contend with the reality of climate change and take action to mitigate its effects.
- The team must contend with injuries to key players if they want to win the championship.
- She will contend with her inner demons as she faces her past mistakes.
FAQs About the word contend
maintain or assert, have an argument about something, to make the subject of dispute, contention, or litigation, succeed in doing, achieving, or producing (some
compete, race, battle, rival, vie,fight, go out,play, face off, jostle
abandon, reject,deny, deny, abandon, reject, negate, refute, challenge, dispute
The athletes will contend in the final race of the championship.
He had to contend with numerous obstacles on his path to success.
The two companies will contend for the lucrative contract.
She must contend with her fear of public speaking to deliver the presentation.
