contend
gb/kəntˈɛnd/ us/kəntˈɛnd/
B2
Engleză
~ 5200
állít, érvel, versenyez, küzd, megküzd, megbirkózik, harcol, megütközik
VERB
C1
FORMAL
1
Tipar de utilizare:
[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.
Exemple pentru cursanți
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.
Greșeală frecventă:
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.").
Sens
argue or claim that something is so
Colocații
contend that
|critics contend
|scholars contend
|defense lawyers contend
|it is contended that
|rightly contend
Sinonime
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.)
Antonime
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.)
Teme
communication
|law
|academia
|core_vocabulary
Definiție
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.
VERB
B2
2
Tipar de utilizare:
[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.
Exemple pentru cursanți
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.
Greșeală frecventă:
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.
Sens
compete to win something
Colocații
contend for the title
|contend for first place
|contend for power
|contend for a medal
|contend for the presidency
|contend in the finals
Sinonime
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.")
Antonime
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.)
Teme
sports
|politics
|competition
|work
|core_vocabulary
Definiție
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.
VERB
B2
3
megküzd
B2
megbirkózik
B2
Tipar de utilizare:
[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.
Exemple pentru cursanți
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.
Greșeală frecventă:
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.
Sens
struggle to deal with difficulties
Colocații
contend with challenges
|contend with problems
|contend with traffic
|contend with a serious illness
|contend with limited resources
|contend with opposition
Sinonime
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.")
Antonime
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.)
Teme
difficulties
|work
|daily life
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definiție
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.
VERB
C2
LITERARY
4
harcol
A2
megütközik
C1
Tipar de utilizare:
[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.
Exemple pentru cursanți
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.
Sens
fight or struggle in battle
Colocații
contend in battle
|contending armies
|contending forces
|contend against an enemy
|contend on the battlefield
|contend for supremacy
Sinonime
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.)
Antonime
make peace (Means to stop fighting and agree peacefully, the opposite of continuing to contend in battle.)
Teme
war
|history
|literature
|politics
|core_vocabulary
Definiție
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.
Gramatică
Forma de dicționar
contend
IPA
GB/kəntˈɛnd/
US/kəntˈɛnd/
Silabe și accent
con - tend (2 silabe)
Stress on 2nd syllable (tend)
Forme ale cuvântului
Verb
- Base: contend
- 3rd Person Singular: contends
- Present Participle: contending
- Past: contended
Familie de cuvinte
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
Expresii
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.
Exemple
- 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.
Exemple
- 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.
Exemple
- 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.