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Meaning of Contend
The primary meaning of the word "contend" is to struggle or compete against something or someone.
Definitions
- To struggle or compete against someone or something in order to achieve or gain something
- To assert or argue something, typically in a confident or forceful way
- To engage in a competition or contest, typically in a sporting or intellectual context
Etymology of Contend
The word "contend" originates from the Latin words "con" (meaning "together") and "tendere" (meaning "to stretch" or "to strive"), with the past participle "contendere" meaning "to strive together" or "to compete"
Historically, the word has been used to describe physical or intellectual competitions, as well as arguments or debates
Example Uses
- The two teams will contend for the championship title in the final match
- She had to contend with a lot of bureaucracy to get her project approved
- The lawyers will contend that their client is innocent of the charges