contend

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /kənˈtɛnd/

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Verb

Plain form contend

Third-person singular contends

Past tense contended

Past participle contended

Present participle contending

1. (intransitive) If you contend, you to overcome something that is difficult.
2. (intransitive) If you contend in a debate, you engage in discussion or debate.