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contendto assert something as a position in an argument

Part of speech: VERB

Definition: to assert something as a position in an argument

Pronunciation (IPA): /kənˈtend/

Korean meaning: 주장하다, 논쟁하다

Korean pronunciation: 컨**텐**드

Example Sentences

  • My cat contends that 3 AM is the perfect time for a concert.
  • Students must contend with heavy workloads during exam season.
  • He contends that pineapple on pizza is a crime against humanity.

contend

VERB

//kənˈtend//

to assert something as a position in an argument

contend concept
💡 Concept

to assert something as a position in an argument

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/kənˈtend/
🇬🇧 UK/kənˈtend/

🌳Etymology

Prefixcon--
Roottend

Origin

From Latin 'contendere,' formed from the prefix 'con-' (together) and 'tendere' (to stretch or strive). The word originally meant to stretch toward something in competition or conflict.

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🎵Rhyme

defendextendintendpretendattend
defend
extend
intend
pretend
attend

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My cat contends that 3 AM is the perfect time for a concert.

Students must contend with heavy workloads during exam season.

😄 Fun example

He contends that pineapple on pizza is a crime against humanity.

The company had to contend with fierce competition in the market.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

argueassertmaintainclaimcompete

Antonyms

agreeconcedesurrender

Related

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