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Contend Definition

verb-intransitive

To compete, as in a race; vie.
from The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
To strive in controversy or debate; dispute. See Synonyms at discuss.
from The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
To strive in opposition or against difficulties; struggle: armies contending for control of strategic territory; had to contend with long lines at the airport.
from The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition

verb-transitive

To maintain or assert: The defense contended that the evidence was inadmissible.
from The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition

verb

To strive or vie in or rivalry or against difficulties .
from Free Scrabble Dictionary
To strive in debate .
from Free Scrabble Dictionary
To struggle for .
from Free Scrabble Dictionary

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contend

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nocent

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docent

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contend

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