English / word
contend
verb B2MEANING IN ENGLISH
to compete with others in a struggle for an achievement, or assert a position firmly
In context
01
Several talented sprinters will contend for the gold medal today.
02
Athletes from around the world contend for the championship.
Synonyms
compete,assert,struggle
Antonyms
yield,surrender,concede
Collocations
contend for,contend with,contend against
Verb forms
Past: contended · Past participle: contended · -ing: contending