contend with — to deal with or struggle against (a difficulty or unpleasant situation)
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to deal with or struggle against (a difficulty or unpleasant situation)
Pronunciation (IPA): /kənˈtend wɪð/
Example Sentences
- Modern parents have to contend with their kids being addicted to smartphones.
- The company must contend with rising costs and fierce competition.
- He had to contend with his mother-in-law's cooking advice every holiday.
contend with
VERB[/kənˈtend wɪð/]
to deal with or struggle against (a difficulty or unpleasant situation)
💡 Concept
🎵 Rhyme
Defend the pass, extend your guard - contend with danger, standing hard!
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/kənˈtend wɪð/
🇬🇧 UK/kənˈtend wɪð/
🌳Etymology
Prefixcon--
Roottend
🎵Rhyme
defendextendintendattend
defend
extend
intend
attend
🔗Collocations
contend with problems
contend with competition
contend with difficulties
contend with challenges
have to contend with
contend with pressure
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“Modern parents have to contend with their kids being addicted to smartphones.”
“The company must contend with rising costs and fierce competition.”
😄 Fun example
“He had to contend with his mother-in-law's cooking advice every holiday.”
“Athletes must contend with both physical and mental pressure during competitions.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
deal withstruggle withcope withfacehandle
Antonyms
avoidescapesurrender
Related
competefightwrestletackleconfront
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