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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024con•tend /kənˈtɛnd/USA pronunciation v. - to struggle in competition;
compete: [~ + for + object]to contend for first prize.[~ + against/with + object]She contended against the opposition. - [~ + that clause] to declare;
assert or say earnestly;
claim: She contended that taxes were too high.
con•tend•er, n. [countable]He was a contender for the heavyweight crown.See -tend-. WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024con•tend (kən tend′),USA pronunciation v.i. - to struggle in opposition:to contend with the enemy for control of the port.
- to strive in rivalry;
compete;
vie:to contend for first prize. - to strive in debate;
dispute earnestly:to contend against falsehood.
v.t. - to assert or maintain earnestly:He contended that taxes were too high.
- Latin contendere to compete, strive, draw tight, equivalent. to con- con- + tendere to stretch; see tend1
- Anglo-French contendre
- late Middle English contenden 1400–50
- 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged wrestle, grapple, battle, fight.
- 2.See corresponding entry in Unabridged See compete.
- 3.See corresponding entry in Unabridged argue, wrangle.
- 4.See corresponding entry in Unabridged hold, claim.
- 3.See corresponding entry in Unabridged agree.
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