contend
gb/kəntˈɛnd/ us/kəntˈɛnd/
B2
Αγγλικά
~ 5200
Σημασίες
0 σημασίες
Ρήμα
formal
C1
action
1
argue or claim that something is so
To say strongly that something is true, usually in a serious talk, article, or court case.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
[someone] contends (that) [clause]
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners often confuse "contend" with "content" (meaning satisfied). They may also try to use "contend" in very casual speech where "say" or "think" is more natural. Another mistake is leaving out the clause: you usually contend something specific, often using "that" (e.g., "They contend that the law is unfair.").
Συνώνυμα
argue (More general and common in speech; less formal than "contend".)
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maintain (Similar formality; suggests holding a position over time, even against opposition.)
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assert (Emphasizes stating something strongly and confidently, sometimes without proof.)
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claim (Very common; can sound more neutral or skeptical, depending on context.)
Αντώνυμα
concede (Means to admit something is true after denying or resisting it, the opposite of continuing to contend a point.)
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accept (Means to agree that something is true instead of arguing against it.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
contend that
|critics contend
|scholars contend
|defense lawyers contend
|it is contended that
|rightly contend
Θέματα
communication
|law
|academia
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- The lawyers contend that the evidence was collected illegally.
- Many scientists contend that climate change is already affecting weather patterns.
- Supporters of the plan contend that it will create thousands of new jobs.
- Her article contends that social media has changed how young people form friendships.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- The author contends that the law is unfair.
- Some people contend that video games make children violent.
- Experts contend that exercise is the best way to stay healthy.
- They contend that the company broke the rules.
Ρήμα
B2
action
2
compete to win something
To try to win something while other people or teams are also trying to win it.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
[someone/something] contends for [something]
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes drop the preposition and say "contend the title" instead of "contend for the title." Another confusion is using "contend" when there is no real competition; in those cases "try" or "aim" is more natural.
Συνώνυμα
compete (More common and general; does not carry the slightly formal tone of "contend.")
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vie (Formal/literary; often used in similar contexts but less frequent than "contend.")
Αντώνυμα
withdraw (Means to stop taking part in a competition, the opposite of contending for a prize.)
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forfeit (Means to give up your right to a prize or game, instead of actively competing for it.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
contend for the title
|contend for first place
|contend for power
|contend for a medal
|contend for the presidency
|contend in the finals
Θέματα
sports
|politics
|competition
|work
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- Several teams are still contending for the championship.
- She plans to contend for a place on the national swimming team.
- Three candidates are contending for the party leadership.
- Only two players now remain to contend for the top prize.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- Four teams will contend for the cup this year.
- He wants to contend for a gold medal at the Olympics.
- Many companies contend for the same customers.
- Two men contended for the job of manager.
Ρήμα
B2
action
3
struggle to deal with difficulties
To face and try to deal with difficult people, problems, or things.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
[someone] contends with [problem/difficulty]
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes say "contend about" or "contend to" instead of the fixed phrase "contend with." They also sometimes use it for simple, easy tasks, but it usually describes real difficulty or pressure.
Συνώνυμα
struggle with (Very close in meaning; more common and slightly more informal than "contend with.")
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cope with (Focuses more on managing a situation than on active opposition or struggle.)
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face (More general; does not always suggest as much difficulty as "contend with.")
Αντώνυμα
avoid (Means to stay away from problems instead of having to deal with them.)
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escape (Means to get away from difficulties, the opposite of being forced to contend with them.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
contend with challenges
|contend with problems
|contend with traffic
|contend with a serious illness
|contend with limited resources
|contend with opposition
Θέματα
difficulties
|work
|daily life
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- Small businesses often contend with rising costs and strict regulations.
- Residents have to contend with heavy traffic during rush hour.
- The team is contending with a number of injuries this season.
- Farmers must contend with unpredictable weather conditions.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- We have to contend with a lot of noise from the street.
- She contends with stress at work every day.
- Many families contend with high rent prices.
- The city contends with air pollution in the summer.
Ρήμα
literary
C2
action
4
fight or struggle in battle
To fight against another person or group, usually in a serious or violent way (mostly in stories or history).
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
[groups/forces] contend (against [someone])
Συνώνυμα
fight (More common and direct; can be physical or figurative, while this sense of "contend" is often literary.)
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do battle (Set phrase with similar formal or literary tone.)
Αντώνυμα
make peace (Means to stop fighting and agree peacefully, the opposite of continuing to contend in battle.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
contend in battle
|contending armies
|contending forces
|contend against an enemy
|contend on the battlefield
|contend for supremacy
Θέματα
war
|history
|literature
|politics
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- Rival kingdoms contended for control of the region.
- The two armies contended fiercely on the open plain.
- For centuries, clans contended against one another over the fertile valley.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- Two armies contended for control of the city.
- In the story, heroes contend against a great evil.
- Many groups contended in the long war.
Γραμματική
Λημματική μορφή
contend
IPA
GB/kəntˈɛnd/
US/kəntˈɛnd/
Συλλαβές και τόνος
con - tend (2 συλλαβές)
Stress on 2nd syllable (tend)
Τύποι λέξης
Verb
- Base: contend
- 3rd Person Singular: contends
- Present Participle: contending
- Past: contended
Οικογένεια λέξεων
Forms
contends
verb
contending
verb
contended
verb
Core family
contender
noun B2
contention
noun C1
Related words
contentious
adjective C1
Advanced or less common
contentiously
adverb
contentiousness
noun
Εκφράσεις
contend for
1/kəntˈɛnd fɚ/
phrasal verb
compete in order to win
To try to win a prize, title, or position while other people are also trying to win it.
Παραδείγματα
- Ten runners will contend for the gold medal tomorrow.
- Three parties are contending for control of the government.
- Several young actors are contending for the lead role.
contend that
1/kəntˈɛnd ðˈæt/
fixed phrase
formal
formally claim that something is true
To say strongly, in a formal or serious way, that something is true.
Παραδείγματα
- The report contends that the policy has failed.
- They contend that the new rules are unfair.
- Some researchers contend that the results have been misinterpreted.
contend with
1/kəntˈɛnd wˈɪθ/
phrasal verb
have to deal with difficulties
To have difficult problems, people, or things that you must deal with.
Παραδείγματα
- We have to contend with frequent delays on this train line.
- New parents often contend with a lack of sleep.
- Small shops must contend with competition from big online stores.