Top synonyms for “contend”: argue, compete, contest, cope, deal, debate, fence, fight, and 9 more below.
Definitions
- (verb)maintain or assert“He contended that Communism had no future”
- (verb)have an argument about something
- (verb)to make the subject of dispute, contention, or litigation“They contested the outcome of the race”
- (verb)compete for something; engage in a contest; measure oneself against others
- (verb)be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight“the tribesmen fought each other”
- (verb)succeed in doing, achieving, or producing (something) with the limited or inadequate means available“We got by on just a gallon of gas”
Definitions sourced from Princeton WordNet (BSD license).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is another word for "contend"?
Common synonyms for "contend" include argue, compete, contest, cope, deal, debate. Our thesaurus lists 17 total alternatives drawn from Princeton WordNet. Click any synonym to find its rhymes.
What does "contend" mean?
maintain or assert Example: "He contended that Communism had no future"
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