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contend

UK
/kənˈtɛnd/
US
/kənˈtɛnd/

Translations

contendverb
contended
Past Simple
contended
Past Participle
contending
Gerund
UK
/kənˈtɛnd/
US
/kənˈtɛnd/
faire face à
Small businesses often have to contend with strict regulations.
Les petites entreprises doivent souvent faire face à des réglementations strictes.
The athletes contended fiercely for the championship title.
Les athlètes ont lutté farouchement pour le titre de champion.
affirmerSurtout dans la tournure soutenue contend that.
She contended that the new policy would benefit the community.
Elle a affirmé que la nouvelle politique profiterait à la communauté.
Additional translations
soutenirDans un contexte argumentatif ou juridique.
lutter contreQuand l'idée de difficulté ou d'obstacle est forte.
rivaliserDans le sens de compétition ou de lutte pour la première place.
Synonyms
assert
fight
compete
argue
maintain
dispute
debate
struggle

Definitions

contendverb
To strive in opposition or against difficulties.
The athletes contended fiercely for the championship title.
To assert or maintain a position in an argument.
She contended that the new policy would benefit the community.
To struggle to overcome (a difficulty or problem); to deal with.
Small businesses often have to contend with strict regulations.
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