contended
verbHow many syllables in contended?
There are 3 syllables in the word contended.How to pronounce contended:
Definition of contended:
- contended (verb):
- to strive or vie in contest or rivalry or against difficulties struggle
Synonyms for contended:
battled
challenged
competed
fought
raced
rivaled
rivalled
vied
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