Contend
To strive or compete in a contest or conflict; to assert or argue a point.
verbContend
To strive or compete in a contest or conflict; to assert or argue a point.
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Imagine This
A boxer will not be content until he defeats his opponent and wins the championship.
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Sounds Like
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Looks Like
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Remember This
Contender is someone who contends; contending means actively striving. 'Content' (satisfied) is a common false friend.
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Other Forms
contendernoun
contendsverb (3rd person singular)
contendingverb (present participle)
contendedverb (past tense)
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Connect With
vie, compete, argue, assert, maintain, contend with
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Note
Contend can take a direct object (contend for a prize) or the clause 'contend that...' to present an argument. It can also be used with 'contend with' to mean 'deal with' or 'struggle against'.