American English pronunciation
How to pronounce contended
IPA transcription: [kən'tɛndɪd]
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Verb
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be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
“the tribesmen fought each other”
“Siblings are always fighting”
“Militant groups are contending for control of the country”
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compete for something; engage in a contest; measure oneself against others
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come to terms with
“We got by on just a gallon of gas”
“They made do on half a loaf of bread every day”
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have an argument about something
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maintain or assert
“He contended that Communism had no future”
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to make the subject of dispute, contention, or litigation
“They contested the outcome of the race”
Usage examples
- He contended that the only thing communicated to the barrel was motion.
- He also contended that better confidence was established by carrying no weapons.
- However, others contended that the cards help police and immigrants.
- He also contended that better confidence was established by carrying no weapons.
- Mackie contended that moral statements are false.
- He contended that the construction was illegal because he held sovereignty over the land.
- During his trial, Wilson's lawyer contended that Wilson suffers from bipolar disorder.
- He also contended that better confidence was established by carrying no weapons.