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contend

/kənˈtɛnd/  ·  say it: kuhn·TEND

to argue or maintain a position

In Debate & Persuasion

In more detail

1. (verb) to say or argue that something is true

2. (verb) to compete or struggle against something

3. (verb) to deal with or manage a difficult situation

Examples

• 1. The lawyer contended that her client was innocent.
• 2. The two teams are contending for the championship.
• 3. We had to contend with heavy traffic on the way home.

Nearby in Debate & Persuasion

assert, refute, rebut, concede