Definition of Contend
Contend
con·tend
Definition/Meaning
(verb)
to strive in a contest or rivalry or against difficulties;
e.g. I contended that the rules were biased against poor entrants.
(verb)
to struggle for or busy oneself with;
e.g. He had other things to contend to besides working on the presentation.
(verb)
to argue or state in a strong or authoritative way;
e.g. He wished to contend the fact that the other team was breaking the rules.
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