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Contend

🔄 Synonyms of "Contend"

15 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
manageverb	(transitive) To direct or be in charge of.
postulatenoun	Something assumed without proof as being self-evident or generally accepted, especially when used as a basis for an argument. Sometimes distinguished from axioms as being relevant to a particular science or context, rather than universally true, and following from other axioms rather than being an absolute assumption.
grappleverb	(figuratively, with with) To ponder and intensely evaluate a problem; to struggle to deal with.
dealnoun	(often followed by of) An indefinite quantity or amount; a lot (now usually qualified by great or good).
contestnoun	(countable) A competition.
debatenoun	An argument, or discussion, usually in an ordered or formal setting, often with more than two people, generally ending with a vote or other decision.
fencenoun	A thin artificial barrier that separates two pieces of land or forms a perimeter enclosing the lands of a house, building, etc.
make outverb	(slang, chiefly US, intransitive) To embrace and kiss passionately.
copeverb	(intransitive) To deal effectively with something, especially if difficult.
repugnverb	(archaic) To oppose or resist
make doverb	(intransitive, idiomatic, informal) To survive, get by (with), or use whatever is available (due to lack of resources).
competeverb	To be in battle or in a rivalry with another for the same thing, position, or reward; to contend.
get byverb	(intransitive, idiomatic) To subsist; to succeed, survive, or manage, at least at a minimal level.
argueverb	(intransitive) To debate, disagree, or discuss opposing or differing viewpoints; to controvert; to wrangle.
vienoun	(intransitive) To fight for superiority; to contend; to compete eagerly so as to gain something.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Contend"

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Word	Definition
argueverb	(intransitive) To debate, disagree, or discuss opposing or differing viewpoints; to controvert; to wrangle.
contestverb	(countable) A competition.
debateverb	An argument, or discussion, usually in an ordered or formal setting, often with more than two people, generally ending with a vote or other decision.
competeverb	To be in battle or in a rivalry with another for the same thing, position, or reward; to contend.
vieverb	(intransitive) To fight for superiority; to contend; to compete eagerly so as to gain something.
repugnverb	(archaic) To oppose or resist
copeverb	(intransitive) To deal effectively with something, especially if difficult.
make doverb	(intransitive, idiomatic, informal) To survive, get by (with), or use whatever is available (due to lack of resources).
get byverb	(intransitive, idiomatic) To subsist; to succeed, survive, or manage, at least at a minimal level.
manageverb	(transitive) To direct or be in charge of.
dealverb	(often followed by of) An indefinite quantity or amount; a lot (now usually qualified by great or good).
grappleverb	(figuratively, with with) To ponder and intensely evaluate a problem; to struggle to deal with.
postulateverb	Something assumed without proof as being self-evident or generally accepted, especially when used as a basis for an argument. Sometimes distinguished from axioms as being relevant to a particular science or context, rather than universally true, and following from other axioms rather than being an absolute assumption.
make outverb	(slang, chiefly US, intransitive) To embrace and kiss passionately.
fenceverb	(transitive) To enclose, contain or separate by building fence.
confrontverb	(transitive) To stand or meet facing, especially in competition, hostility or defiance; to come face to face with.
striveverb	To try to achieve a result; to make strenuous effort; to try earnestly and persistently.
fightverb	(transitive) To engage in combat with; to oppose physically, to contest with.
battleverb	(military) A general action, fight, or encounter, in which all the divisions of an army are or may be engaged; a combat, an engagement.
struggleverb	To strive, to labour in difficulty, to fight (for or against), to contend.