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- contend⇄contend, intransitive verb.
1. to work hard against difficulties; fight; struggle.
Ex. The first settlers in America had to contend with unfriendly Indians, sickness, and lack of food. Farmers in the 1930's had to contend against drought and d - contend⇄v.t. 1. to declare to be true.
Ex. Columbus contended that the earth was round.
(SYN) affirm, assert, maintain.
2. (Obsolete.) to contest; dispute (an object).
Ex. When Carthage shall contend the world with Rome (John Dryden).