contend
gb/kəntˈɛnd/ us/kəntˈɛnd/
B2
Inglese
~ 5200
állít, érvel, versenyez, küzd, megküzd, megbirkózik, harcol, megütközik
VERBO
C1
FORMAL
1
Schema d'uso:
[someone] contends (that) [clause]
The lawyers contend that the evidence was collected illegally.
Az ügyvédek azt állítják, hogy a bizonyítékokat jogellenesen szerezték be.
Many scientists contend that climate change is already affecting weather patterns.
Sok tudós állítja, hogy a klímaváltozás már most befolyásolja az időjárás alakulását.
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.
Esempi per chi studia
The author contends that the law is unfair.
A szerző azt állítja, hogy a törvény igazságtalan.
Some people contend that video games make children violent.
Egyesek azt állítják, hogy a videojátékok erőszakossá teszik a gyerekeket.
Experts contend that exercise is the best way to stay healthy.
They contend that the company broke the rules.
Errore comune:
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.").
Significato
argue or claim that something is so
Collocazioni
contend that
|critics contend
|scholars contend
|defense lawyers contend
|it is contended that
|rightly contend
Sinonimi
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.)
Contrari
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.)
Temi
communication
|law
|academia
|core_vocabulary
Definizione
To say strongly that something is true, usually in a serious talk, article, or court case.
To argue or state firmly that something is true, especially in a discussion, article, or legal context.
VERBO
B2
2
Schema d'uso:
[someone/something] contends for [something]
Several teams are still contending for the championship.
Több csapat még mindig versenyez a bajnoki címért.
She plans to contend for a place on the national swimming team.
Azt tervezi, hogy megküzd egy helyért a nemzeti úszóválogatottban.
Three candidates are contending for the party leadership.
Only two players now remain to contend for the top prize.
Esempi per chi studia
Four teams will contend for the cup this year.
Idén négy csapat versenyez majd a kupáért.
He wants to contend for a gold medal at the Olympics.
Aranyéremért szeretne versenyezni az olimpián.
Many companies contend for the same customers.
Two men contended for the job of manager.
Errore comune:
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.
Significato
compete to win something
Collocazioni
contend for the title
|contend for first place
|contend for power
|contend for a medal
|contend for the presidency
|contend in the finals
Sinonimi
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.")
Contrari
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.)
Temi
sports
|politics
|competition
|work
|core_vocabulary
Definizione
To try to win something while other people or teams are also trying to win it.
To compete with others in order to win a prize, title, position, or advantage.
VERBO
B2
3
megküzd
B2
megbirkózik
B2
Schema d'uso:
[someone] contends with [problem/difficulty]
Small businesses often contend with rising costs and strict regulations.
A kisvállalkozásoknak gyakran meg kell küzdeniük az emelkedő költségekkel és a szigorú szabályozásokkal.
Residents have to contend with heavy traffic during rush hour.
A lakosoknak csúcsidőben nagy forgalommal kell megküzdeniük.
The team is contending with a number of injuries this season.
Farmers must contend with unpredictable weather conditions.
Esempi per chi studia
We have to contend with a lot of noise from the street.
Sok utcai zajjal kell megküzdenünk.
She contends with stress at work every day.
Mindennap meg kell küzdenie a munkahelyi stresszel.
Many families contend with high rent prices.
The city contends with air pollution in the summer.
Errore comune:
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.
Significato
struggle to deal with difficulties
Collocazioni
contend with challenges
|contend with problems
|contend with traffic
|contend with a serious illness
|contend with limited resources
|contend with opposition
Sinonimi
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.")
Contrari
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.)
Temi
difficulties
|work
|daily life
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definizione
To face and try to deal with difficult people, problems, or things.
To have to deal with and struggle against problems, difficulties, or other challenging conditions.
VERBO
C2
LITERARY
4
harcol
A2
megütközik
C1
Schema d'uso:
[groups/forces] contend (against [someone])
Rival kingdoms contended for control of the region.
A rivális királyságok a régió feletti uralomért harcoltak.
The two armies contended fiercely on the open plain.
A két sereg ádázul harcolt a nyílt síkságon.
For centuries, clans contended against one another over the fertile valley.
Esempi per chi studia
Two armies contended for control of the city.
Két sereg harcolt a város feletti uralomért.
In the story, heroes contend against a great evil.
A történetben a hősök egy hatalmas gonosz erő ellen harcolnak.
Many groups contended in the long war.
Significato
fight or struggle in battle
Collocazioni
contend in battle
|contending armies
|contending forces
|contend against an enemy
|contend on the battlefield
|contend for supremacy
Sinonimi
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.)
Contrari
make peace (Means to stop fighting and agree peacefully, the opposite of continuing to contend in battle.)
Temi
war
|history
|literature
|politics
|core_vocabulary
Definizione
To fight against another person or group, usually in a serious or violent way (mostly in stories or history).
To fight or struggle against an enemy, often in a physical conflict such as a battle; now mainly used in literary or historical writing.
Grammatica
Forma base
contend
IPA
GB/kəntˈɛnd/
US/kəntˈɛnd/
Sillabe e accento
con - tend (2 sillabe)
Stress on 2nd syllable (tend)
Forme flesse
Verb
- Base: contend
- 3rd Person Singular: contends
- Present Participle: contending
- Past: contended
Famiglia di parole
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
Espressioni
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.
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi
- 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.