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contend

/kənˈtɛnd/

Meaning 1

struggle to overcome a difficulty

“They must contend with fierce competition this year.”
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Illustration of contend: struggle to overcome a difficulty

Meaning 2

To argue or assert something in a dispute.

“The lawyer will contend that her client is innocent.”
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Illustration of contend: To argue or assert something in a dispute.