contend


Definition: Meaning of, contend in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / kənˈtɛnd /

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Prsesent Past Past Participle
contend contended contended
Present Participle Third Person Singular
contending contends
  1. [intransitive] to compete against someone in order to gain something
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  2. [transitive] to argue or state that something is true
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contend used in phrasal verbs

  • contend with (phrasal verb)
    1. to have to deal with problems or difficulties, especially in order to achieve something
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