contend

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Synonyms: content, contund

Antonyms: content, contund

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Verb

1. {{lb|en|intransitive}} To be in opposition; to [[contest]]; to [[dispute]]; to [[vie]]; to [[quarrel]]; to [[fight]].
2. {{lb|en|intransitive}} To [[struggle]] or exert oneself to obtain or retain possession of, or to defend.
3. {{lb|en|intransitive}} To be in [[debate]]; to engage in [[discussion]]; to [[dispute]]; to [[argue]].
4. {{lb|en|intransitive}} To [[believe]] (something is reasonable) and [[argue]] (for it); to [[advocate]].
5. To try to cope with a difficulty or problem. {{+obj|en|::with}}

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