EnglishMain Dictionary
contend
Universal Words
verb (formal)
1 to say that sth is true, especially in an argument:
[Vthat] I would contend that the minister's thinking is flawed on this point. [also VNthat]
2 [V] ~ (for sth) to compete against sb in order to gain sth:
Three armed groups were contending for power.
PHRASALVERBS
contend with sth to have to deal with a problem or difficult situation:
Nurses often have to contend with violent or drunken patients.
