Definition of contend

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  • contend is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 10
  • contend is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 10
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Definition of contend

  • be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight (verb)

    Examples

    1. Militant groups are contending for control of the country

    Synonyms

    1. fight
    2. struggle
  • have an argument about something (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. argue
    2. debate
    3. fence
  • maintain or assert (verb)

    Examples

    1. He contended that Communism had no future

    Synonyms

    1. postulate
  • succeed in doing, achieving, or producing (something) with the limited or inadequate means available (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. cope
    2. deal
    3. get by
    4. grapple
    5. make do
    6. make out
    7. manage
  • compete for something; engage in a contest; measure oneself against others (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. compete
    2. vie
  • to make the subject of dispute, contention, or litigation (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. contest
    2. repugn

See definition of contend in Merriam Webster