contend

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

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия борьбы, соперничества или отстаивания позиции в споре или дискуссии.esVerbo que se usa para indicar la acción de luchar, competir o sostener una posición en un debate o discusión, así como afirmar algo en un contexto de disputa.frVerbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de lutter, de rivaliser ou de défendre sa position dans un débat ou une discussion.deVerb, das die Handlung beschreibt, für etwas zu kämpfen, zu streiten, sich zu behaupten oder eine Position in einer Diskussion zu vertreten.ptVerbo usado para indicar a ação de lutar, competir ou defender uma posição em uma disputa ou discussão; também pode significar afirmar ou sustentar algo.zh用于表示争斗、竞争或在争论或讨论中坚持立场的动作的动词。arفعل يُستخدم للدلالة على الجدال أو المنافسة أو السعي إلى الفوز أو الدفاع عن موقف في نقاش أو خلاف.

1. Assert or argue B2 formal

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

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

   ruУтверждатьessostener, afirmarfrsoutenir (dans un débat)debehauptenptAfirmarzh主张arيُؤكِّد

   Synonymes: allegeargueassertavowclaimdeclareholdinsistmaintain

2. Compete or struggle B2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruСоперничатьescompetir o lucharfrlutter, rivaliserdeKonkurrierenptCompetirzh竞争arيُنافِس

   Synonymes: battlecompetefightgrapplestrivestruggletusslevie

   Antonymes: collaboratecooperate

3. Deal with a problem B2 formal

   To struggle or deal with a difficult situation or problem.

   • 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.

   ruСправляться с проблемойeslidiar con un problemafrfaire face à un problèmedeMit einem Problem umgehenptLidar com um problemazh应对问题arالتعامل مع المشكلة

   Synonymes: confrontcopedealfacegrapplehandlemanagestrugglewrestle

• contended past participle
• contended past simple
• contending present participle
• contends third person singular