contend

Definition

  • v. maintain or assert
  • v. be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

Word forms

Third person singular
contends
Past tense
contended
Past participle
contended
Present participle
contending

Example sentences

  1. vi.

    She had to contend with many obstacles to achieve her dreams.

  2. vt.

    He will contend for the championship title this year.