Definition of contends

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  • contends is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 11
  • contends is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 11
  • contends is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 14

Definition of contends

  • 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 contends in Merriam Webster