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contend
verb
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Divide contend into syllables:

con · tend

How to pronounce contend:

Definition of contend:

contend (verb):
to assert
to strive or vie in contest or rivalry or against difficulties struggle

Synonyms for contend:

allegeassertfightholdbattleargueavowcompetemaintainaffirm
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Antonyms for contend:

yieldapproveacquiesceconfirmfailstraightenhideforgetadmitacknowledge
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