Contend Synonyms and Antonyms

kən-tĕnd
To strive against (others) for victory
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. compete
  2. vie
  3. contest
  4. emulate
  5. rival
To put forth reasons for or against something, often excitedly
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. argue
  2. debate
  3. dispute
  4. moot
  5. fence
To put into words positively and with conviction
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. affirm
  2. argue
  3. assert
  4. allege
  5. asseverate
  6. aver
  7. avouch
  8. avow
  9. claim
  10. declare
  11. hold
  12. maintain
  13. say
  14. state

Words Related to Contend

Related words are words that are directly connected to each other through their meaning, even if they are not synonyms or antonyms. This connection may be general or specific, or the words may appear frequently together.

Contend Sentence Examples

  • The new governor had great difficulties to contend with.

  • I like to contend with wind and wave.

  • Her foreign policy was as consistent as it could be considering the forces she had to contend against.

  • They contend that the long term effects aren't known.

  • Utopian idealism the authors contend that such a revolutionary change is within our grasp.

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