contend

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de lutter, de rivaliser ou de défendre sa position dans un débat ou une discussion.

A verb used to indicate the act of struggling, competing, or asserting a position in an argument or dispute.

1. Assert or argueB2formal

   To state or claim something as true, especially in a debate or argument.

   soutenir (dans un débat)

   • The lawyer contended that the evidence was insufficient.
   • Many scientists contend that climate change is man-made.
   • She contended that her client was innocent.

   Synonymesallegeargueassertavowclaimdeclareholdinsistmaintain

2. Compete or struggleB2formal

   To compete against someone or something in order to achieve something.

   lutter, rivaliser

   • Three athletes are contending for the gold medal.
   • The company must contend with fierce competition in the market.
   • He contended with his rival for the championship title.

   Synonymesbattlecompetefightgrapplestrivestruggletusslevie

   Antonymescollaboratecooperate

3. Deal with a problemB2formal

   To struggle or deal with a difficult situation or problem.

   faire face à un problème

   • She had to contend with a lot of criticism after the speech.
   • The team is contending with budget cuts this year.
   • He contended with his own doubts before making the decision.

   Synonymesconfrontcopedealfacegrapplehandlemanagestrugglewrestle