English dictionary
contend
verbAudio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
verb
- maintain or assert
verb
- have an argument about something
verb
- to make the subject of dispute, contention, or litigation
verb
- compete for something; engage in a contest; measure oneself against others
verb
- be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
verb
- succeed in doing, achieving, or producing (something) with the limited or inadequate means available
Example sentences
He contended that Communism had no future
They contested the outcome of the race
the tribesmen fought each other
Siblings are always fighting
Militant groups are contending for control of the country
We got by on just a gallon of gas
They made do on half a loaf of bread every day